Sorø: population and statistics
Sorø has a population of 30,853 (2026) across 308.5 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 76 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 30,853 residents
- 308.5 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 41 m
Sorø in numbers
Population of Sorø over time
Sorø had 29,543 residents in 2016 and 30,853 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,993 |
| 2022 | 30,018 |
| 2023 | 30,444 |
| 2024 | 30,478 |
| 2025 | 30,641 |
| 2026 | 30,853 |
All indicators for Sorø
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 | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.5% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.7 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 46 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 14,370 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 38.8% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 17.5% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 80.4% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 17.2% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 57.2% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 43 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 16.5% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 29.5% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 23.8% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 8.8% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 11.5% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 6 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,027 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.5 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 276,440 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 43 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.7% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 50 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.4 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 75 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 535.9 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.2% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 64 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Sorø | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 31.6% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 50 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Sorø ranks No. 14 by population.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 11.5% in Sorø, compared with an average of 7.1% in Region Zealand and 4.4% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1950: 38.8% in Sorø, compared with an average of 29.9% in Region Zealand and 32.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 16.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,028 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 43,207 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Slagelse (80,959 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Sorø
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance16.2% ×0.8
- Construction14.2% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.0% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×1.0
- Real estate7.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.0
Where is Sorø?
Sunshine and temperatures: Sorø
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sorø?
Sorø has 30,853 residents (2026), ranking 76 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Sorø?
Sorø covers 308.5 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Sorø growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sorø went from 29,543 to 30,853, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Sorø?
Sorø is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.433, longitude 11.567.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Sorø?
In Sorø, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 11.5% (2026), ranking 6 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Sorø?
In Sorø, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 38.8% (2026), ranking 16 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sorø?
In Sorø, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,028 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sorø?
The nearest to Sorø are Slagelse (14 km), Ringsted (14 km), Næstved (21 km), Holbæk (31 km), Lejre (32 km).