Læsø: population and statistics
Læsø has a population of 1,683 (2026) across 122.2 km², or 13.8 people per km². It ranks 98 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,683 residents
- 122.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 11 m
Læsø in numbers
Population of Læsø over time
Læsø had 1,817 residents in 2016 and 1,683 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,764 |
| 2022 | 1,769 |
| 2023 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 1,759 |
| 2025 | 1,719 |
| 2026 | 1,683 |
All indicators for Læsø
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 43.8% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 11.5% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 55.8 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 1 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 974 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 43.4% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 10.3% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 88.3% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.4% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 74.1% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 98 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 11.6% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 26.1% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 34.2% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 12.2% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 14.7% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 1 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 201 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.3 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 240,554 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 95 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 75.6% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 2 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 579.9 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 3 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 527.0 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 8.0% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 96 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Læsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 21.5% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 95 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Læsø ranks No. 11 by population.
Share aged 65 and over: 43.8% in Læsø, compared with an average of 23.6% in Region Nordjylland and 21.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Share aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Average age”.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of occupied dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,115 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Læsø
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.9% ×4.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×1.3
- Finance and insurance10.9% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×2.3
- Construction7.0% ×0.8
- Real estate6.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.5% ×1.2
Where is Læsø?
Sunshine and temperatures: Læsø
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Læsø?
Læsø has 1,683 residents (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Læsø?
Læsø covers 122.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Læsø growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Læsø went from 1,817 to 1,683, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Læsø?
Læsø is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 57.256, longitude 11.000.
Share aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Læsø?
In Læsø, “Share aged 65 and over” stands at 43.8% (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Læsø?
In Læsø, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 974 (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Læsø?
In Læsø, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Læsø?
The nearest to Læsø are Frederikshavn (42 km), Brønderslev (63 km), Hjørring (65 km), Aalborg (69 km), Rebild (82 km).