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Aarhus is a city in Denmark. Rent is N/A EUR/m²/month (from dst_byg55_2024). The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (from jobindsats_2024). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.

Average net cold rent N/A EUR/m²/month dst_byg55_2024
Average monthly gross earnings No data being collected
Unemployment rate 2.8 % jobindsats_2024

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13

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Country: Denmark · Population 370,000 persons

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 2.8 % details.level.level_0 jobindsats_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Unemployment rate at 2.8 percent, observed on 2026-06-09 from jobindsats_2024.
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 3,900 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) dst_lons30_2023 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 3,900 EUR/month, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_lons30_2023.

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Public transport monthly pass 60 EUR/month details.level.level_0 dot_din_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Public transport monthly pass at 60 EUR/month, observed on 2026-06-09 from dot_din_2024.
GDP per capita 43,000 EUR/capita Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt dst_statbank_2025 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has GDP per capita at 43,000 EUR/capita, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_statbank_2025.
Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) 100 index (DK=100) Land (VGRdL 2023) dst_statbank_2025 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) at 100 index (DK=100), observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_statbank_2025.

Cost & housing

Cost & income

Cost & income — 5 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
groceries_monthly_eur 397 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind groceries & household services PLI, EU27=100 baseline converted to EUR via HICP) Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx) Official AFresh
Aarhus has groceries_monthly_eur at 397 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx).
utilities_monthly_eur 116 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat nrg_pc_204 electricity band 1D + nrg_pc_202 gas band D2, weighted by national consumption mix and heating-degree-day share) Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas) Official AFresh
Aarhus has utilities_monthly_eur at 116 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas).
net_income_eur_month 3,327 EUR/month Country average (single, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Aarhus has net_income_eur_month at 3,327 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_couple_eur_month 3,768 EUR/month Country average (married one earner, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Aarhus has net_income_couple_eur_month at 3,768 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_family_eur_month 4,307 EUR/month Country average (married one earner with two children, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III with Kindergeld considered, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Aarhus has net_income_family_eur_month at 4,307 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Average net cold rent N/A EUR/m²/month details.level.level_0 dst_byg55_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Average net cold rent at N/A, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_byg55_2024.

Student and university life

Student and university life — Aarhus
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Expat and international community

Expat and international community — Aarhus
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Economic profile

Economic profile — Aarhus
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence
GDP per capita 43,000 EUR/capita dst_statbank_2025 AFresh

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents 4,510 per 100k details.level.level_0 dst_straf10_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 4,510 per 100k, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_straf10_2024.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 5 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability 92 % City (Gemeinde) bredbaandsatlas_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Gigabit broadband availability at 92 percent, observed on 2026-06-09 from bredbaandsatlas_2024.
Gigabit broadband availability 92 % City (Gemeinde) bredbaandsatlas_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Gigabit broadband availability at 92 percent, observed on 2026-06-09 from bredbaandsatlas_2024.
Nearest scheduled airport IATA AAR code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Aarhus has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at AAR code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 30 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

cheaper than 51% of cities in Denmark (rank 49 of 98)
Aarhus has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 30 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 8 count Direct destinations from AAR OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

worse than 60% of cities in Denmark (rank 26 of 63)
Aarhus has Nearest airport direct destinations at 8 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Passenger car density 410 per 1000 City (Gemeinde) dst_bil7_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Passenger car density at 410 per 1000, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_bil7_2024.

Healthcare

Healthcare — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) 340 per 100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024) sdr_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 340 per 100k, observed on 2026-06-09 from sdr_2024.
Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Environment, air quality & demographics

Tier-3 factors relevant at the final comparison stage.

Overview

Overview — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Total land area 470 km² Land dst_statbank_2025 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Total land area at 470 km², observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_statbank_2025.

Demographics

Demographics — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) 41 years Land (Zensus 2022) dst_folk1a_2024 Source-backed AFresh
Aarhus has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 41 years, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_folk1a_2024.

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Aarhus, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

3 city-level metrics· 18 country-level· Not yet city-level:Education: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir quality

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Aarhus.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Aarhus Kommune
Statistics portal Danmarks Statistik (DST) Statbank
Immigration office SIRI / nyidanmark.dk
Public transport DOT / Movia / DSB

Frequently asked about Aarhus

How much is rent in Aarhus?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Aarhus?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Aarhus safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

3 metrics are measured at city level. 18 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Aarhus’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Aarhus figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.


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Official sources

  1. Aarhus Kommune
  2. SIRI — Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration
  3. nyidanmark.dk — Danish immigration portal (English)
  4. Danmarks Statistik (DST)
  5. DMI — Danish Meteorological Institute
  6. Sundhedsstyrelsen (SST) — Danish Health Authority
  7. Sundhedsdatastyrelsen — Danish Health Data Authority
  8. Energistyrelsen — Danish Energy Agency (Bredbåndsatlas)
  9. SKAT — Danish tax authority
  10. Indenrigsministeriet — Ministry of Interior
  11. Udbetaling Danmark
  12. Rigspolitiet — Danish National Police
  13. Boligsiden — Danish housing market
  14. Movia — Public transport authority (Zealand)
  15. DOT — Din Offentlige Transport (Copenhagen)
  16. DSB — Danish State Railways
  17. UFM — Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science
  18. BUVM — Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
  19. Statistics Denmark — Statbank API
  20. Eurostat (European Commission)
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