Lejre: population and statistics
Lejre has a population of 29,879 (2026) across 239.0 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 77 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,879 residents
- 239.0 km²
- 125 people/km²
- 13 m
Lejre in numbers
Population of Lejre over time
Lejre had 27,317 residents in 2016 and 29,879 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,173 |
| 2022 | 28,623 |
| 2023 | 28,930 |
| 2024 | 29,347 |
| 2025 | 29,594 |
| 2026 | 29,879 |
All indicators for Lejre
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 | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.4% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.0 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 53 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 12,409 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 22.4% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 22.5% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 86.9% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.6% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 74.9% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 27 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 12.2% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 25.9% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 32.2% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 13.3% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 47 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,154 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.4 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 305,283 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 19 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 81.9% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 79 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.3 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 35 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 533.7 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.5% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 24 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Lejre | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 38.0% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 26 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Lejre ranks No. 15 by population.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: 74.9% in Lejre, compared with an average of 56.0% in Region Zealand and 47.9% nationally.
Residential buildings with heat pump: 32.2% in Lejre, compared with an average of 19.5% in Region Zealand and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,018 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”.
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Dwellings occupied by the owner”.
- “Dwellings occupied by the owner”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with heat pump”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,473 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roskilde (92,697 residents), 9.3 km away.
Business sectors: Lejre
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.7% ×0.9
- Construction15.6% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.7% ×0.9
- Real estate7.8% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.2% ×1.1
Where is Lejre?
Sunshine and temperatures: Lejre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lejre?
Lejre has 29,879 residents (2026), ranking 77 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Lejre?
Lejre covers 239.0 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Lejre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lejre went from 27,317 to 29,879, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Lejre?
Lejre is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.604, longitude 11.975.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: what is the figure for Lejre?
In Lejre, “Dwellings occupied by the owner” stands at 74.9% (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 57.6%.
Residential buildings with heat pump: what is the figure for Lejre?
In Lejre, “Residential buildings with heat pump” stands at 32.2% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lejre?
In Lejre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,018 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lejre?
The nearest to Lejre are Roskilde (9.3 km), Solrød (15 km), Høje-Taastrup (19 km), Greve (20 km), Holbæk (20 km).