Postal Code 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region
Central Denmark Region | Denmark
| Primary City | Silkeborg |
| Area of Postal Code 8600 | 279.9 km² |
| Population | 62,691 |
| Male Population | 30,817 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 31,874 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +27.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +10.0% |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 39.1 years |
| Female Median Age | 41 years |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 56.175318599008286° / 9.567024019291058° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8620, 8632, 8641, 8643, 8653, 8654, 8660, 8670, 8680, 8700 |
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Postal Code 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,353 | 53,755 | 56,968 | 60,855 | 62,691 | 64,766 | 66,905 |
| Population Density | 176.3 / km² | 192 / km² | 203.5 / km² | 217.4 / km² | 224 / km² | 231.4 / km² | 239 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region | +27% | +16.6% | +10% |
| Silkeborg | +13.2% | +5.2% | +1.5% |
| 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 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region Median Age
Median Age: 40.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region | 40.1 yrs | 41 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Silkeborg | 40.4 yrs | 42 yrs | 38.8 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 8600 Population Density
Population Density: 224 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8600 | 62,691 | 279.9 km² | 224 / km² |
| Silkeborg | 35,045 | 24 km² | 1,461 / 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 8600 - Silkeborg, 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 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 477 | 20.8 years |
| Corporate management | 437 | 22.2 years |
| Shopping | 362 | 23.4 years |
| Shopping other | 459 | 25 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 8600 - Silkeborg, Central Denmark Region
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 8600 - Silkeborg, 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 | $27,571 | $31,535 | $37,672 | $38,448 | $34,624 | $37,684 | $46,044 | $52,035 |
| Total GDP | $612.4M | $724M | $900.3M | $959M | $909.6M | $1B | $1.3B | $1.5B |
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 8600 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8600 | 664,984 tn | 10.61 tn | 2,375.5 tons/km² |
| Silkeborg | 373,108 tn | 10.65 tn | 15,559.1 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 8600 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 664,984 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,375.5 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/18 | 1:57 AM | 3.8 | 98.5 km | 10,000 m | 23km NW of Ulfborg, Denmark | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/95 | 9:00 PM | 3.2 | 67 km | 10,000 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Silkeborg (Danish pronunciation: [ˈselɡ̊əˌb̥ɒːˀ]) is a Danish city with a population of 43,158 (1 January 2014). Silkeborg is the seat of the council of Silkeborg municipality with 90,016 inhabitants (2015) and is also part of the East Jutland metrop..
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