Ringsted: population and statistics
Ringsted has a population of 36,010 (2026) across 294.7 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 69 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,010 residents
- 294.7 km²
- 122 people/km²
- 52 m
Ringsted in numbers
Population of Ringsted over time
Ringsted had 34,031 residents in 2016 and 36,010 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,847 |
| 2022 | 35,141 |
| 2023 | 35,906 |
| 2024 | 36,356 |
| 2025 | 36,286 |
| 2026 | 36,010 |
All indicators for Ringsted
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 | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.3% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.7 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 70 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 16,260 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 31.2% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 22.3% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 62.2% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 36.8% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 52.5% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 90 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 33.5% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 20.2% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 19.2% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 7.2% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.2% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 22 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,272 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.5 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 275,838 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 44 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.0% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.8 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 83 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 493.8 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.6% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 49 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Ringsted | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 30.6% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 55 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Ringsted ranks No. 12 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.16 ‰ in Ringsted, compared with an average of 3.46 ‰ in Region Zealand and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.8 ‰ in Ringsted, compared with an average of 65.9 ‰ in Region Zealand and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 17.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,026 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Elevation”.
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,275 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sorø, 14.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Næstved (85,163 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Ringsted
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance17.7% ×0.8
- Construction14.0% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.8
- Real estate7.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.1
Where is Ringsted?
Sunshine and temperatures: Ringsted
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ringsted?
Ringsted has 36,010 residents (2026), ranking 69 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Ringsted?
Ringsted covers 294.7 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Ringsted growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ringsted went from 34,031 to 36,010, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Ringsted?
Ringsted is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.445, longitude 11.789.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ringsted?
In Ringsted, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.16 ‰ (2025), ranking 90 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ringsted?
In Ringsted, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 83 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ringsted?
In Ringsted, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,026 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ringsted?
The nearest to Ringsted are Sorø (14 km), Lejre (21 km), Næstved (23 km), Køge (25 km), Solrød (26 km).