Billund: population and statistics
Billund has a population of 27,200 (2026) across 540.2 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 80 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,200 residents
- 540.2 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 45 m
Billund in numbers
Population of Billund over time
Billund had 26,434 residents in 2016 and 27,200 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,551 |
| 2022 | 26,631 |
| 2023 | 27,021 |
| 2024 | 27,119 |
| 2025 | 27,168 |
| 2026 | 27,200 |
All indicators for Billund
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 | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.0% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 43.9 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 55 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 12,667 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 17.9% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.9% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 82.7% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.8% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 57.8% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 41 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 69.2% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 4.2% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 4.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 42 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,892 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.8 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 286,776 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 29 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 96 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.1 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 42 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 549.3 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.2% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 53 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Billund | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 26.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 74 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Billund ranks No. 18 by population.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 1.6% in Billund, compared with an average of 2.8% in Southern Denmark and 2.8% nationally.
Residential buildings with district heating: 69.2% in Billund, compared with an average of 62.1% in Southern Denmark and 58.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 945 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 75,658 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vejen (42,641 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,780 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Billund
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.5% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.8% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×1.1
- Real estate9.9% ×1.1
- Construction9.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.0% ×1.1
Where is Billund?
Sunshine and temperatures: Billund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Billund?
Billund has 27,200 residents (2026), ranking 80 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Billund?
Billund covers 540.2 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Billund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Billund went from 26,434 to 27,200, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Billund?
Billund is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.732, longitude 8.956.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Billund?
In Billund, “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)” stands at 1.6% (2025), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 2.5%.
Residential buildings with district heating: what is the figure for Billund?
In Billund, “Residential buildings with district heating” stands at 69.2% (2026), ranking 14 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 48.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Billund?
In Billund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 945 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Billund?
The nearest to Billund are Vejen (30 km), Varde (32 km), Vejle (36 km), Kolding (42 km), Esbjerg (43 km).