Postal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region
Central Denmark Region | Denmark
| Primary City | Højslev |
| Area of Postal Code 7840 | 171 km² |
| Population | 3,835 |
| Male Population | 1,965 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,870 (48.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -5.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -2.9% |
| Median Age | 43.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 43.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 43.9 years |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 56.5970590981884° / 9.178527226970349° |
| Related Postal Codes | 7730, 7741, 7742, 7752, 7800, 7830, 7850, 7860, 7870, 7884 |
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Postal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,035 | 3,969 | 3,949 | 3,856 | 3,835 | 3,916 | 3,919 |
| Population Density | 23.6 / km² | 23.2 / km² | 23.1 / km² | 22.5 / km² | 22.4 / km² | 22.9 / km² | 22.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region | -5% | -3.4% | -2.9% |
| Højslev Stationsby | -19.1% | -15.5% | -10.1% |
| Central Denmark Region | +7.7% | +15.1% | +11% |
| Denmark | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region Median Age
Median Age: 43.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region | 43.6 yrs | 43.9 yrs | 43.4 yrs |
| Højslev Stationsby | 43.3 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 43.2 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)
Postal Code 7840 Population Density
Population Density: 22.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 7840 | 3,835 | 171 km² | 22.4 / km² |
| Højslev | 1,520 | 2.72 km² | 559 / km² |
| Central Denmark Region | 1.3 million | 13,192.2 km² | 99.4 / 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 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region 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.
Business Concentration in Postal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 23 | — |
| All membership organizations | 17 | 16.2 years |
| Construction of buildings | 59 | — |
| Kitchen and bath cabinets and remodel | 19 | 22.2 years |
| Landscaping | 75 | 49.1 years |
| Nurseries and garden supplies | 21 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 16 | 22.7 years |
| Shopping | 22 | 25.9 years |
| Shopping other | 17 | — |
| Unreachable | 27 | — |
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 7840 - Højslev, Central Denmark Region Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,390 | $58,412 | $64,741 | $65,441 | $67,096 | $76,473 | $81,991 | $90,183 |
| Total GDP | $142.8M | $236.8M | $264.6M | $265.9M | $270.2M | $304.2M | $323.1M | $358.3M |
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 7840 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 7840 | 30,216 tn | 7.88 tn | 176.7 tons/km² |
| Højslev | 15,814 tn | 10.4 tn | 5,814.1 tons/km² |
| Central Denmark Region | 13,586,445 tn | 10.36 tn | 1,029.9 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 7840 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,216 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 176.7 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/18 | 1:57 AM | 3.8 | 74.2 km | 10,000 m | 23km NW of Ulfborg, Denmark | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/95 | 9:00 PM | 3.2 | 89.9 km | 10,000 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/91 | 1:09 PM | 3.3 | 84 km | 10,000 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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