Kalundborg: population and statistics
Kalundborg has a population of 47,954 (2026) across 575.6 km², or 83.3 people per km². It ranks 44 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 47,954 residents
- 575.6 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 5 m
Kalundborg in numbers
Population of Kalundborg over time
Kalundborg had 48,660 residents in 2016 and 47,954 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,487 |
| 2022 | 48,368 |
| 2023 | 48,602 |
| 2024 | 48,309 |
| 2025 | 48,103 |
| 2026 | 47,954 |
All indicators for Kalundborg
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 | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.4% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.8% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.5 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 22 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 23,704 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 37.4% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 14.6% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 77.7% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 17.1% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 57.4% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.17 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 15 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 44.2% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 2.9% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 20.0% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 11.8% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 11.3% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 7 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,628 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54.4 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 272,926 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 49 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 75.4% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 83 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 146.3 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 12 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 556.0 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 12.0% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 87 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Kalundborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 25.3% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 85 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Kalundborg ranks No. 8 by population.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 11.3% in Kalundborg, compared with an average of 7.1% in Region Zealand and 4.4% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 54.4 ‰ in Kalundborg, compared with an average of 64.7 ‰ in Region Zealand and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,091 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 80,616 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Slagelse (80,959 residents), 35 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,364 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Kalundborg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.7% ×1.8
- Finance and insurance14.3% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.2% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.8
- Real estate6.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.5
Where is Kalundborg?
Sunshine and temperatures: Kalundborg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kalundborg?
Kalundborg has 47,954 residents (2026), ranking 44 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Kalundborg?
Kalundborg covers 575.6 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Kalundborg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kalundborg went from 48,660 to 47,954, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Kalundborg?
Kalundborg is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.681, longitude 11.098.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Kalundborg?
In Kalundborg, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 11.3% (2026), ranking 7 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kalundborg?
In Kalundborg, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54.4 ‰ (2024), ranking 92 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kalundborg?
In Kalundborg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,091 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kalundborg?
The nearest to Kalundborg are Slagelse (35 km), Samsø (37 km), Kerteminde (37 km), Holbæk (38 km), Sorø (40 km).