Roskilde: population and statistics
Roskilde has a population of 92,697 (2026) across 211.8 km², or 438 people per km². It ranks 13 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 92,697 residents
- 211.8 km²
- 438 people/km²
- 28 m
Roskilde in numbers
Population of Roskilde over time
Roskilde had 86,207 residents in 2016 and 92,697 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 88,889 |
| 2022 | 89,447 |
| 2023 | 90,446 |
| 2024 | 90,931 |
| 2025 | 91,623 |
| 2026 | 92,697 |
All indicators for Roskilde
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 | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.7% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.9 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 65 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 43,120 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 18.7% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 22.0% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 56.0% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 37.2% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 52.2% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.14 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 49 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 45.8% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 24.9% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 16.8% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 7.0% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 1.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 69 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 6,668 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.3 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 323,534 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 12 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.2% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.8 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 72 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 448.2 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.6% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Roskilde | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 42.2% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 16 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Roskilde ranks No. 1 by population.
Average disposable income per person: 323,534 DKK in Roskilde, compared with an average of 277,603 DKK in Region Zealand and 288,135 DKK nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 21.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,032 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Number of occupied dwellings”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lejre, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,128 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Roskilde
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance21.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×1.2
- Construction10.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×1.0
- Real estate8.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.0
Where is Roskilde?
Sunshine and temperatures: Roskilde
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roskilde?
Roskilde has 92,697 residents (2026), ranking 13 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Roskilde?
Roskilde covers 211.8 km², with a density of 438 people per km².
Is the population of Roskilde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roskilde went from 86,207 to 92,697, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Roskilde?
Roskilde is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.650, longitude 12.100.
Average disposable income per person: what is the figure for Roskilde?
In Roskilde, “Average disposable income per person” stands at 323,534 DKK (2024), ranking 12 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 272,448 DKK.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Roskilde?
In Roskilde, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 43,120 (2026), ranking 13 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roskilde?
In Roskilde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,032 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roskilde?
The nearest to Roskilde are Lejre (9.3 km), Høje-Taastrup (11 km), Solrød (14 km), Ishøj (14 km), Greve (14 km).