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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aarhus
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,739 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 1,043 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 1,035 | 26 years |
| Shopping other | 940 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 846 | 21 years |
| Electronics stores | 736 | 18 years |
| All membership organizations | 732 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 728 | 22 years |
| Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 645 | 19 years |
| Real estate | 602 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 572 | 20 years |
| Advertising and marketing | 532 | 17 years |
Aarhus Facts
| Area | 101.6 km² |
| Population | 263,916 |
| Male Population | 128,812 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 135,104 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +49.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.5% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 31.7, Female: 32.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $58,617 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Aarhus C, Aarhus N, Aarhus V, Åbyhøj, Århus C |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 56.15674, 10.21076 |
| Postal Codes | 8000, 8100, 8210, 8230, 8240, More |
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Aarhus Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,373 | 200,298 | 219,034 | 248,052 | 263,916 | 274,878 | 283,874 |
| Population Density | 1,736.6 / km² | 1,972.2 / km² | 2,156.6 / km² | 2,442.4 / km² | 2,598.6 / km² | 2,706.5 / km² | 2,795.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAarhus Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | +49.6% | +31.8% | +20.5% |
| Central Denmark Region | — | — | — |
| Denmark | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aarhus Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | 32.1 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Central Denmark Region | 39.6 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| Denmark | 40.5 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Aarhus Population Density
Population Density: 2,599 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | 263,916 | 101.6 km² | 2,599 / km² |
| Central Denmark Region | 1.3 million | 13,192.2 km² | 96.2 / km² |
| Denmark | 5.5 million | 43,072 km² | 129 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aarhus Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Aarhus
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aarhus
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Aarhus
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aarhus
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Aarhus Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $41,805 | $47,154 | $52,697 | $56,896 | $58,938 | $57,887 | $56,358 | $58,617 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $2.5B | $2.9B | $3.2B | $3.5B | $3.6B | $3.8B | $4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Aarhus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | 2,661,397 tn | 10.08 tn | 26,204.5 tons/km² |
| Central Denmark Region | 13,156,967 tn | 10.36 tn | 997.3 tons/km² |
| Denmark | 59,647,725 tn | 10.75 tn | 1,384.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Aarhus CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,661,397 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,204.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/05 | 5:49 PM | 3 | 77.6 km | 0 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/05 | 3:49 PM | 3 | 61.4 km | 100 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/95 | 4:00 AM | 3.2 | 33.9 km | 10,000 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Aarhus
Aarhus (officially spelled Århus from 1948 until December 31, 2010) (Danish pronunciation: [ˈɒːhuːˀs]) is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, in the geograp..
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