Lolland: population and statistics
Lolland has a population of 38,533 (2026) across 886.7 km², or 43.5 people per km². It ranks 63 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 38,533 residents
- 886.7 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 9 m
Lolland in numbers
Population of Lolland over time
Lolland had 42,638 residents in 2016 and 38,533 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,539 |
| 2022 | 40,107 |
| 2023 | 39,921 |
| 2024 | 39,632 |
| 2025 | 39,122 |
| 2026 | 38,533 |
All indicators for Lolland
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 | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.3% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 14.6% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 49.7 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 7 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 20,559 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 51.4% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 5.9% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 80.8% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.9% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 66 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) | 4.60 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 29 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 48.4% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 50 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) | 15.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 12.4% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 13.4% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 20 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,121 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53.5 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 235,450 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 96 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 69.2% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 30 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.3 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 20 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 521.9 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 9.1% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 94 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Lolland | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 20.3% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 98 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Lolland ranks No. 10 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Lolland, compared with an average of 26.2% in Region Zealand and 15.9% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): 69.2% in Lolland, compared with an average of 77.4% in Region Zealand and 77.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,090 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Dwellings built before 1950”.
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 124,188 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Lolland
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.8% ×3.4
- Construction11.3% ×1.3
- Finance and insurance11.0% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×1.0
- Real estate8.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×1.4
Where is Lolland?
Sunshine and temperatures: Lolland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lolland?
Lolland has 38,533 residents (2026), ranking 63 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Lolland?
Lolland covers 886.7 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Lolland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lolland went from 42,638 to 38,533, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Lolland?
Lolland is in Region Zealand. Latitude 54.769, longitude 11.424.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Lolland?
In Lolland, “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 Lolland?
In Lolland, “Employment rate (aged 16–64)” stands at 69.2% (2024), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 78.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lolland?
In Lolland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,090 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lolland?
The nearest to Lolland are Guldborgsund (29 km), Vordingborg (41 km), Langeland (46 km), Næstved (56 km), Svendborg (64 km).