Mariagerfjord: population and statistics
Mariagerfjord has a population of 41,541 (2026) across 718.3 km², or 57.8 people per km². It ranks 58 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 41,541 residents
- 718.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 56 m
Mariagerfjord in numbers
Population of Mariagerfjord over time
Mariagerfjord had 42,131 residents in 2016 and 41,541 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,536 |
| 2022 | 41,662 |
| 2023 | 41,859 |
| 2024 | 41,762 |
| 2025 | 41,606 |
| 2026 | 41,541 |
All indicators for Mariagerfjord
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 | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.2% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.8 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 34 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 20,192 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 35.7% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.0% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 78.9% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 19.9% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 58.4% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.12 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 50 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 52.6% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 10.8% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.7% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 11.8% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 10.4% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,370 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.7 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 262,216 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 65 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.1% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.0 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 26 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 562.8 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.8% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 59 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Mariagerfjord | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 27.4% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 70 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Mariagerfjord ranks No. 5 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 80.7 ‰ in Mariagerfjord, compared with an average of 67.8 ‰ in Region Nordjylland and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 10.4% in Mariagerfjord, compared with an average of 7.3% in Region Nordjylland and 4.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 977 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 100,602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rebild, 23.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Randers (100,564 residents), 26 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Mariagerfjord
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×1.0
- Construction9.9% ×1.1
- Real estate9.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.5
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply5.2% ×9.2
Where is Mariagerfjord?
Sunshine and temperatures: Mariagerfjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mariagerfjord?
Mariagerfjord has 41,541 residents (2026), ranking 58 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Mariagerfjord?
Mariagerfjord covers 718.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Mariagerfjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mariagerfjord went from 42,131 to 41,541, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Mariagerfjord?
Mariagerfjord is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 56.683, longitude 9.933.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mariagerfjord?
In Mariagerfjord, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 80.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 12 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Mariagerfjord?
In Mariagerfjord, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 10.4% (2026), ranking 12 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mariagerfjord?
In Mariagerfjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 977 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mariagerfjord?
The nearest to Mariagerfjord are Rebild (24 km), Randers (26 km), Vesthimmerland (28 km), Favrskov (40 km), Aalborg (40 km).