Region
Region Zealand: municipalities in numbers
Region Zealand has 17 municipalities and 858,102 residents across 7,227 km², or 119 people per km². Population: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 858,102 residents
- 17 municipalities
- 7,227 km²
- 119 people/km²
Map and records: Region Zealand
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Region Zealand
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share aged 65 and over | Share under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roskilde | 92,697 | +7.5% | 437.7 people/km² | 211.8 km² | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Næstved | 85,163 | +3.4% | 125.8 people/km² | 676.8 km² | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Slagelse | 80,959 | +3.6% | 142.4 people/km² | 568.5 km² | 23.5% | 17.6% |
| Holbæk | 75,009 | +7.2% | 129.9 people/km² | 577.3 km² | 23.3% | 19.2% |
| Køge | 63,962 | +6.8% | 248.4 people/km² | 257.5 km² | 20.8% | 19.5% |
| Guldborgsund | 59,119 | −3.1% | 65.6 people/km² | 900.6 km² | 29.0% | 16.2% |
| Greve | 54,120 | +9.3% | 896.0 people/km² | 60.4 km² | 21.0% | 21.5% |
| Kalundborg | 47,954 | −1.5% | 83.3 people/km² | 575.6 km² | 26.4% | 16.8% |
| Vordingborg | 44,831 | −2.1% | 72.3 people/km² | 620.3 km² | 30.3% | 15.9% |
| Lolland | 38,533 | −9.6% | 43.5 people/km² | 886.7 km² | 32.3% | 14.6% |
| Faxe | 38,143 | +7.1% | 94.2 people/km² | 404.9 km² | 24.5% | 17.7% |
| Ringsted | 36,010 | +5.8% | 122.2 people/km² | 294.7 km² | 19.6% | 19.3% |
| Odsherred | 31,988 | −2.5% | 90.3 people/km² | 354.2 km² | 34.6% | 14.4% |
| Sorø | 30,853 | +4.4% | 100.0 people/km² | 308.5 km² | 23.6% | 19.5% |
| Lejre | 29,879 | +9.4% | 125.0 people/km² | 239.0 km² | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| Solrød | 25,040 | +14.9% | 624.4 people/km² | 40.1 km² | 20.2% | 22.8% |
| Stevns | 23,842 | +7.1% | 95.3 people/km² | 250.1 km² | 27.1% | 18.0% |
Region Zealand compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Region Zealand | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 21.1% |
| Share under 18 | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Average age | 45.0 years | 42.7 years |
| Number of occupied dwellings | 406,422 | 2,872,738 |
| Dwellings built before 1950 | 29.9% | 32.2% |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) | 70.0% | 57.0% |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats | 26.5% | 40.0% |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner | 56.0% | 47.9% |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.46 ‰ | 3.77 ‰ |
| Residential buildings with district heating | 28.9% | 58.3% |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler | 26.2% | 15.9% |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| Residential buildings with heat pump | 19.5% | 11.0% |
| Residential buildings with electric heating | 9.5% | 4.5% |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) | 7.1% | 4.4% |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 508.9 ‰ | 483.3 ‰ |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants | 65.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ |
| Number of enterprises | 55,187 | 414,663 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 64.7 ‰ | 69.5 ‰ |
| Average disposable income per person | 277,603 DKK | 288,135 DKK |
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) | 77.4% | 77.5% |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) | 30.5% | 38.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Region Zealand?
Region Zealand has 17 municipalities. The most populous is Roskilde, with 92,697 residents.
What is the population of Region Zealand?
Region Zealand has 858,102 residents (2026), or 119 people per km².
Which municipality in Region Zealand is growing fastest?
Solrød has the fastest growth in Region Zealand over 10 years: +14.9%.