Rebild: population and statistics
Rebild has a population of 31,280 (2026) across 621.2 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 75 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,280 residents
- 621.2 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 51 m
Rebild in numbers
Population of Rebild over time
Rebild had 29,149 residents in 2016 and 31,280 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,518 |
| 2022 | 30,646 |
| 2023 | 30,908 |
| 2024 | 30,937 |
| 2025 | 30,942 |
| 2026 | 31,280 |
All indicators for Rebild
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 | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 23.3% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.2 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 73 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 13,522 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 30.3% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 23.3% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 87.9% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.8% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 68.9% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.49 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 18 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 58.8% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 2.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.5% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.7% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 13.5% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 3 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,411 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.9 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 291,879 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 24 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 83.0% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.6 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 86 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 581.3 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 17.7% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 28 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Rebild | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 36.5% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 32 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Rebild ranks No. 9 by population.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 13.5% in Rebild, compared with an average of 7.3% in Region Nordjylland and 4.4% nationally.
Share under 18: 23.3% in Rebild, compared with an average of 18.3% in Region Nordjylland and 18.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 986 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Share under 18”.
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share under 18”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 87,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Rebild
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.5% ×2.6
- Real estate10.5% ×1.1
- Construction9.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.3
Where is Rebild?
Sunshine and temperatures: Rebild
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rebild?
Rebild has 31,280 residents (2026), ranking 75 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Rebild?
Rebild covers 621.2 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Rebild growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rebild went from 29,149 to 31,280, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Rebild?
Rebild is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 56.886, longitude 9.819.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Rebild?
In Rebild, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 13.5% (2026), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Share under 18: what is the figure for Rebild?
In Rebild, “Share under 18” stands at 23.3% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 19.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rebild?
In Rebild, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 986 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rebild?
The nearest to Rebild are Aalborg (19 km), Vesthimmerland (20 km), Mariagerfjord (24 km), Jammerbugt (31 km), Brønderslev (43 km).