Statistics for Sjælland
Latest official figures for Sjælland, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 854,902 persons | 2025 |
| Population density | 120.7 inhabitants per km² | 2024 |
| Population aged 65 and over | 24.1 % | 2025 |
| Median age | 47 years | 2025 |
| Live births | 6,690 count | 2024 |
| Deaths | 9,574 count | 2024 |
| Crude birth rate | 7.8 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Crude death rate | 11.2 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Total fertility rate | 1.54 children per woman | 2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.4 years | 2024 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5.4 % | 2025 |
| Youth unemployment rate (under 25) | 13.5 % | 2025 |
| Employment rate | 78.6 % | 2025 |
| Activity rate | 80.6 % | 2025 |
Income and living conditions
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 9.2 % | 2025 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP) | 39,701 EUR million | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | 46,500 EUR | 2024 |
| GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100) | 90 % | 2024 |
Tourism
| Nights spent in tourist accommodation | 3,296,277 count | 2025 |