Guldborgsund: population and statistics
Guldborgsund has a population of 59,119 (2026) across 900.6 km², or 65.6 people per km². It ranks 28 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 59,119 residents
- 900.6 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 4 m
Guldborgsund in numbers
Population of Guldborgsund over time
Guldborgsund had 60,979 residents in 2016 and 59,119 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,328 |
| 2022 | 60,310 |
| 2023 | 60,231 |
| 2024 | 59,759 |
| 2025 | 59,350 |
| 2026 | 59,119 |
All indicators for Guldborgsund
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 | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.0% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 47.6 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 14 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 30,514 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 49.3% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 8.5% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 73.3% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 22.6% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 56.4% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.36 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 62 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 53.0% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 11.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.2% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 20 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,552 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.4 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 246,113 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 93 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 73.7% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.9 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 15 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 546.8 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 10.9% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 92 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Guldborgsund | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 26.2% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 78 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Guldborgsund ranks No. 6 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Guldborgsund, compared with an average of 26.2% in Region Zealand and 15.9% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): 73.7% in Guldborgsund, compared with an average of 77.4% in Region Zealand and 77.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 14.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,087 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Residential buildings with district heating”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per person”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 126,134 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vordingborg, 26.6 km away.
Business sectors: Guldborgsund
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.0% ×2.4
- Finance and insurance13.1% ×0.6
- Construction11.3% ×1.3
- Real estate9.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.0% ×1.3
Where is Guldborgsund?
Sunshine and temperatures: Guldborgsund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guldborgsund?
Guldborgsund has 59,119 residents (2026), ranking 28 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Guldborgsund?
Guldborgsund covers 900.6 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Guldborgsund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Guldborgsund went from 60,979 to 59,119, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Guldborgsund?
Guldborgsund is in Region Zealand. Latitude 54.770, longitude 11.883.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Guldborgsund?
In Guldborgsund, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): what is the figure for Guldborgsund?
In Guldborgsund, “Employment rate (aged 16–64)” stands at 73.7% (2024), ranking 95 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 78.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Guldborgsund?
In Guldborgsund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,087 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Guldborgsund?
The nearest to Guldborgsund are Vordingborg (27 km), Lolland (29 km), Næstved (55 km), Faxe (59 km), Stevns (69 km).