Holbæk: population and statistics
Holbæk has a population of 75,009 (2026) across 577.3 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 18 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 75,009 residents
- 577.3 km²
- 130 people/km²
- 27 m
Holbæk in numbers
Population of Holbæk over time
Holbæk had 69,972 residents in 2016 and 75,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,913 |
| 2022 | 72,810 |
| 2023 | 73,440 |
| 2024 | 74,129 |
| 2025 | 74,490 |
| 2026 | 75,009 |
All indicators for Holbæk
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 | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.2% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.3 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 50 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 35,071 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 28.8% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 22.8% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 67.3% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 30.1% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 53.3% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.43 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 13 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 8.2% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 41.3% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 25.1% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 38 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 5,066 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.3 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 277,859 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 38 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.4% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.3 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 46 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 518.3 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.7% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 47 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Holbæk | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 30.7% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 54 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Holbæk ranks No. 4 by population.
Residential buildings with district heating: 8.2% in Holbæk, compared with an average of 28.9% in Region Zealand and 58.3% nationally.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.43 ‰ in Holbæk, compared with an average of 3.46 ‰ in Region Zealand and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,010 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with district heating”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 80,854 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lejre, 20.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 53 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,040 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Holbæk
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.5% ×0.9
- Construction13.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.9
- Real estate9.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.7% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.1
Where is Holbæk?
Sunshine and temperatures: Holbæk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holbæk?
Holbæk has 75,009 residents (2026), ranking 18 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Holbæk?
Holbæk covers 577.3 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Holbæk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holbæk went from 69,972 to 75,009, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Holbæk?
Holbæk is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.700, longitude 11.700.
Residential buildings with district heating: what is the figure for Holbæk?
In Holbæk, “Residential buildings with district heating” stands at 8.2% (2026), ranking 95 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 48.7%.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Holbæk?
In Holbæk, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.43 ‰ (2025), ranking 13 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holbæk?
In Holbæk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,010 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holbæk?
The nearest to Holbæk are Lejre (20 km), Roskilde (26 km), Odsherred (26 km), Frederikssund (27 km), Ringsted (29 km).