Solrød: population and statistics
Solrød has a population of 25,040 (2026) across 40.1 km², or 624 people per km². It ranks 84 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,040 residents
- 40.1 km²
- 624 people/km²
- 17 m
Solrød in numbers
Population of Solrød over time
Solrød had 21,788 residents in 2016 and 25,040 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,441 |
| 2022 | 23,794 |
| 2023 | 24,216 |
| 2024 | 24,579 |
| 2025 | 24,732 |
| 2026 | 25,040 |
All indicators for Solrød
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 | Solrød | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 22.8% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.1 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 75 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Solrød | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 10,532 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 8.0% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 25.3% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 70.4% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 28.9% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 66.5% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 35 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Solrød | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 40.9% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 38.2% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 11.5% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 5.9% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 78 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Solrød | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,716 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.8 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 336,771 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 11 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Solrød | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 84.5% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 83 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Solrød | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.4 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 94 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Solrød | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 457.1 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 21.8% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 10 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Solrød | 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, Solrød ranks No. 16 by population.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): 84.5% in Solrød, compared with an average of 77.4% in Region Zealand and 77.5% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.4 ‰ in Solrød, compared with an average of 65.9 ‰ in Region Zealand and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 25.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,001 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Share under 18”.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share under 18”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
Business sectors: Solrød
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance25.4% ×1.2
- Construction11.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×1.0
- Real estate8.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.1
Where is Solrød?
Sunshine and temperatures: Solrød
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solrød?
Solrød has 25,040 residents (2026), ranking 84 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Solrød?
Solrød covers 40.1 km², with a density of 624 people per km².
Is the population of Solrød growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Solrød went from 21,788 to 25,040, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Solrød?
Solrød is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.536, longitude 12.173.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): what is the figure for Solrød?
In Solrød, “Employment rate (aged 16–64)” stands at 84.5% (2024), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 78.0%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solrød?
In Solrød, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 94 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Solrød?
In Solrød, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,001 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Solrød?
The nearest to Solrød are Greve (9.4 km), Køge (9.5 km), Ishøj (13 km), Roskilde (14 km), Høje-Taastrup (14 km).