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Østjylland in figures

A profile of Østjylland from official statistics: 15 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Østjylland was 945,023 in 2025, up 1% from 2024, and the highest of 11 areas in Denmark.

Population945,0232025Up 1% from 2024The highest of 11 areas in Denmark
Natural change rate2.1 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.1 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023The 2nd highest of 11 areas in Denmark
Median age39.2 years2025Down 0.1 years from 2024The 2nd lowest of 11 areas in Denmark
Population aged 65 and over19.1%2025Up 0.1 percentage points from 2024
Population density163.4 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.9% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment7,0752024Compared with 5,970 in 2023
800K850K900K950K20072010201320162019202220252007: 804,878 persons2008: 812,373 persons2009: 820,558 persons2010: 826,923 persons2011: 834,113 persons2012: 839,710 persons2013: 845,971 persons2014: 851,769 persons2015: 857,030 persons2016: 865,830 persons2017: 875,084 persons2018: 883,364 persons2019: 890,567 persons2020: 897,129 persons2021: 903,974 persons2022: 913,861 persons2023: 928,096 persons2024: 935,954 persons2025: 945,023 persons
Population, 2007 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Østjylland was €51.84 billion in 2024, up 3.3% from 2023, and the 3rd highest of 11 areas in Denmark.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€51.84 billion2024Up 3.3% from 2023The 3rd highest of 11 areas in Denmark
GDP per capita€55,2002024Up 2.6% from 2023The 6th highest of 11 areas in Denmark
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)107%2024Down 1 percentage point from 2023The 6th highest of 11 areas in Denmark
20K30K40K50K60K20002004200820122016202020242000: 23,055 EUR million2001: 24,152 EUR million2002: 25,278 EUR million2003: 25,534 EUR million2004: 26,434 EUR million2005: 27,351 EUR million2006: 29,661 EUR million2007: 30,645 EUR million2008: 32,019 EUR million2009: 31,710 EUR million2010: 31,842 EUR million2011: 32,832 EUR million2012: 33,434 EUR million2013: 33,726 EUR million2014: 34,448 EUR million2015: 35,240 EUR million2016: 37,980 EUR million2017: 39,558 EUR million2018: 40,550 EUR million2019: 42,373 EUR million2020: 44,074 EUR million2021: 47,541 EUR million2022: 49,591 EUR million2023: 50,160 EUR million2024: 51,837 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2024. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Active enterprises in Østjylland were 59,668 in 2023, up 0.6% from 2022, and the 2nd highest of 11 areas in Denmark.

Active enterprises59,6682023Up 0.6% from 2022The 2nd highest of 11 areas in Denmark
Enterprise births4,0692023Down 4.9% from 2022The 2nd highest of 11 areas in Denmark
Enterprise birth rate6.82%2023Down 0.39 percentage points from 2022The 6th highest of 11 areas in Denmark
Enterprise death rate9.63%2023, provisionalUp 0.94 percentage points from 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation3.69 million2025Up 3.2% from 2024
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)737,6802025Up 8.5% from 2024
40K45K50K55K60K2021202220232021: 43,469 count2022: 59,322 count2023: 59,668 count
Active enterprises, 2021 to 2023. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, birth rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  10. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, birth rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  12. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  13. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  14. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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