Morsø: population and statistics
Morsø has a population of 19,344 (2026) across 366.3 km², or 52.8 people per km². It ranks 90 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,344 residents
- 366.3 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 32 m
Morsø in numbers
Population of Morsø over time
Morsø had 20,629 residents in 2016 and 19,344 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,066 |
| 2022 | 20,068 |
| 2023 | 19,927 |
| 2024 | 19,734 |
| 2025 | 19,520 |
| 2026 | 19,344 |
All indicators for Morsø
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 | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.9% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 17.7% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 47.1 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 17 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 9,751 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 44.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 9.8% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 82.6% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.6% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 62.2% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 93 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 24.7% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 24.5% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 13.5% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 15.7% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 7.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 14.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 2 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,457 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.8 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 246,623 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 92 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 76.5% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.3 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 49 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 885.0 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.7% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 47 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Morsø | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 21.2% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 97 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Morsø ranks No. 10 by population.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 14.1% in Morsø, compared with an average of 7.3% in Region Nordjylland and 4.4% nationally.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): 21.2% in Morsø, compared with an average of 32.0% in Region Nordjylland and 38.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 989 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Dwellings built before 1950”.
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 51,303 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Morsø
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.1% ×2.9
- Finance and insurance16.5% ×0.8
- Construction10.6% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.9
- Real estate8.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.4% ×2.0
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical4.0% ×0.4
Where is Morsø?
Sunshine and temperatures: Morsø
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morsø?
Morsø has 19,344 residents (2026), ranking 90 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Morsø?
Morsø covers 366.3 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Morsø growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Morsø went from 20,629 to 19,344, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Morsø?
Morsø is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 56.783, longitude 8.750.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Morsø?
In Morsø, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 14.1% (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): what is the figure for Morsø?
In Morsø, “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)” stands at 21.2% (2025), ranking 97 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 31.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Morsø?
In Morsø, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 989 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Morsø?
The nearest to Morsø are Thisted (21 km), Skive (30 km), Struer (32 km), Lemvig (39 km), Holstebro (47 km).