Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand
Region Zealand | Denmark
| Primary City | Gedser |
| Area of Postal Code 4874 | 41 km² |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Male Population | 614 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 586 (48.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -50.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -31.1% |
| Median Age | 54.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 53.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 55.5 years |
| Neighborhoods | Gedesby |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 54.618015888013716° / 11.92790133902302° |
| Related Postal Codes | 4800, 4840, 4850, 4862, 4863, 4871, 4872, 4873, 4880, 4891 |
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Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,408 | 2,021 | 1,741 | 1,474 | 1,200 | 1,192 | 1,184 |
| Population Density | 58.7 / km² | 49.3 / km² | 42.4 / km² | 35.9 / km² | 29.3 / km² | 29.1 / km² | 28.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 31.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand | -50.2% | -40.6% | -31.1% |
| Region Zealand | +3.1% | +2.6% | +1.5% |
| Denmark | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand Median Age
Median Age: 54.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand | 54.6 yrs | 55.5 yrs | 53.7 yrs |
| Region Zealand | 43 yrs | 43.7 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Denmark | 40.5 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 4874 Population Density
Population Density: 29.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 4874 | 1,200 | 41 km² | 29.3 / km² |
| Region Zealand | 809,474 | 7,343.5 km² | 110 / 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
Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Freight/commercial transport | 3 |
| Museums | 9 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Shopping | 1 |
| Businesses | 890 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~€34.8M |
| Median revenue per business | ~€61.9K |
| Estimated jobs | 520 |
| Estimated payroll | ~€22.4M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and storage | 33 | ~€9.3M | ~€293.6K | 105 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 | ~€7.1M | ~€51.1K | 66 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 59 | ~€3.8M | ~€56.4K | 71 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 71 | ~€2.9M | ~€64.2K | 71 |
| Construction | 20 | ~€737.3K | ~€61.9K | 13 |
| Other service activities | 55 | ~€343.7K | ~€49.8K | 16 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- DagliBrugsen Gedser — Gedser · ~€3.7M
- Scandlines Gedser Landgangsbygning — Gedser · ~€2.3M
- Truck Parking Scandlines — Gedser · ~€1.5M
- Gedser Paskontrol — Gedser · ~€1.3M
- Gedser Havn — Gedser · ~€1.3M
median from the 199 of 890 businesses with estimates Estimate based on moderate signals
Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~€73.2K | ~€74.7K | ~€75.4K | ~€68.9K | ~€63.5K | ~€60.2K |
Revenue modeled for the same 199 businesses across all years. Estimate based on moderate signals
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
Postal Code 4874 - Gedser, Region Zealand Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $38,193 | $39,234 | $40,169 | $35,965 | $35,538 | $36,971 | $39,256 | $42,065 |
| Total GDP | $19M | $19.3M | $19.3M | $16.6M | $15.3M | $15.1M | $15.7M | $16.7M |
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
Postal Code 4874 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 4874 | 12,353 tn | 10.29 tn | 301.1 tons/km² |
| Region Zealand | 8,533,262 tn | 10.54 tn | 1,162 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
Postal Code 4874 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,353 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 301.1 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/01 | 9:35 AM | 3.5 | 78.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Gedser is a town at the southern tip of the Danish island of Falster in the Guldborgsund Municipality in Sjælland region. It is the southernmost town in Denmark. The town has a population of 768 (1 January 2015). It is an important port town on the B..
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