Thisted: population and statistics
Thisted has a population of 42,572 (2026) across 1,072.4 km², or 39.7 people per km². It ranks 55 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 42,572 residents
- 1,072.4 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 24 m
Thisted in numbers
Population of Thisted over time
Thisted had 43,991 residents in 2016 and 42,572 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,160 |
| 2022 | 43,089 |
| 2023 | 43,383 |
| 2024 | 42,989 |
| 2025 | 42,698 |
| 2026 | 42,572 |
All indicators for Thisted
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 | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.9% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.5 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 37 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 20,515 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 39.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 11.0% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 82.3% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.3% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 63.5% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.94 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 66 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 56.7% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 5.3% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 10.1% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.6% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 8.7% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 25 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,541 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.4 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 252,934 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 81 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.9% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 79 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.2 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 21 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 534.7 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 12.8% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 81 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Thisted | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 24.6% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 89 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Thisted ranks No. 4 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 82.4 ‰ in Thisted, compared with an average of 67.8 ‰ in Region Nordjylland and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): 24.6% in Thisted, compared with an average of 32.0% in Region Nordjylland and 38.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,021 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 150,196 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Morsø, 20.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viborg (97,874 residents), 73 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Thisted
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.3% ×2.8
- Real estate9.2% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.9
- Construction8.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.0
Where is Thisted?
Sunshine and temperatures: Thisted
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thisted?
Thisted has 42,572 residents (2026), ranking 55 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Thisted?
Thisted covers 1,072.4 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Thisted growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thisted went from 43,991 to 42,572, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Thisted?
Thisted is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 56.953, longitude 8.603.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thisted?
In Thisted, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 82.4 ‰ (2024), ranking 10 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): what is the figure for Thisted?
In Thisted, “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)” stands at 24.6% (2025), ranking 89 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 31.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thisted?
In Thisted, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,021 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thisted?
The nearest to Thisted are Morsø (21 km), Struer (50 km), Lemvig (50 km), Skive (50 km), Vesthimmerland (58 km).