Vesthimmerland: population and statistics
Vesthimmerland has a population of 35,632 (2026) across 769.7 km², or 46.3 people per km². It ranks 70 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,632 residents
- 769.7 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 23 m
Vesthimmerland in numbers
Population of Vesthimmerland over time
Vesthimmerland had 37,296 residents in 2016 and 35,632 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,362 |
| 2022 | 36,326 |
| 2023 | 36,431 |
| 2024 | 36,012 |
| 2025 | 35,818 |
| 2026 | 35,632 |
All indicators for Vesthimmerland
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 | Vesthimmerland | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.3% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.1 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 28 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vesthimmerland | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 17,392 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 35.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 13.4% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 81.8% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.6% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 60.3% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 64 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vesthimmerland | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 58.0% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 8.1% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.0% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 13.4% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 4 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vesthimmerland | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,537 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.4 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 253,230 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 80 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vesthimmerland | 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) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vesthimmerland | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.6 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 27 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vesthimmerland | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 567.4 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 12.4% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 85 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Vesthimmerland | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 23.2% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 91 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Vesthimmerland ranks No. 8 by population.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 13.4% in Vesthimmerland, compared with an average of 7.3% in Region Nordjylland and 4.4% nationally.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): 23.2% in Vesthimmerland, compared with an average of 32.0% in Region Nordjylland and 38.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 984 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 107,801 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rebild, 20.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aalborg (226,033 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Vesthimmerland
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.5% ×3.0
- Finance and insurance16.8% ×0.8
- Real estate10.3% ×1.1
- Construction10.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.5
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.4
Where is Vesthimmerland?
Sunshine and temperatures: Vesthimmerland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vesthimmerland?
Vesthimmerland has 35,632 residents (2026), ranking 70 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Vesthimmerland?
Vesthimmerland covers 769.7 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Vesthimmerland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vesthimmerland went from 37,296 to 35,632, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Vesthimmerland?
Vesthimmerland is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 56.802, longitude 9.523.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Vesthimmerland?
In Vesthimmerland, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 13.4% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): what is the figure for Vesthimmerland?
In Vesthimmerland, “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)” stands at 23.2% (2025), ranking 91 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 31.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vesthimmerland?
In Vesthimmerland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 984 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vesthimmerland?
The nearest to Vesthimmerland are Rebild (20 km), Mariagerfjord (28 km), Aalborg (36 km), Jammerbugt (37 km), Skive (40 km).