Odsherred: population and statistics
Odsherred has a population of 31,988 (2026) across 354.2 km², or 90.3 people per km². It ranks 73 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,988 residents
- 354.2 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 7 m
Odsherred in numbers
Population of Odsherred over time
Odsherred had 32,816 residents in 2016 and 31,988 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,923 |
| 2022 | 32,881 |
| 2023 | 32,977 |
| 2024 | 32,605 |
| 2025 | 32,225 |
| 2026 | 31,988 |
All indicators for Odsherred
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 | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 34.6% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 14.4% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 50.7 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 6 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 16,391 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 34.6% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 15.2% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 74.9% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 12.4% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 64.1% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 87 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 26.9% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 13.0% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 12.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 22.1% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 16.3% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 8.3% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 31 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,288 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.2 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 250,261 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 86 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 73.8% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 692.5 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 2 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 580.1 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 11.9% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 88 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Odsherred | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 23.1% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 92 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Odsherred ranks No. 13 by population.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 692.5 ‰ in Odsherred, compared with an average of 65.9 ‰ in Region Zealand and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Share under 18: 14.4% in Odsherred, compared with an average of 18.4% in Region Zealand and 18.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Share aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Average age”.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share under 18”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with electric heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,608 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Halsnæs, 22.4 km away.
Business sectors: Odsherred
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.5% ×1.9
- Finance and insurance16.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.9% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade8.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Real estate7.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.9% ×1.1
Where is Odsherred?
Sunshine and temperatures: Odsherred
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odsherred?
Odsherred has 31,988 residents (2026), ranking 73 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Odsherred?
Odsherred covers 354.2 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Odsherred growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odsherred went from 32,816 to 31,988, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Odsherred?
Odsherred is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.931, longitude 11.662.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odsherred?
In Odsherred, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 692.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
Share under 18: what is the figure for Odsherred?
In Odsherred, “Share under 18” stands at 14.4% (2026), ranking 94 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 19.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Odsherred?
In Odsherred, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Odsherred?
The nearest to Odsherred are Halsnæs (22 km), Holbæk (26 km), Frederikssund (27 km), Gribskov (37 km), Egedal (39 km).