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    Building stock

    The buildings statistics show the number and type of buildings existing in Denmark. Furthermore, information concerning use, size, ownership, year of construction, heating and location can be found.

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    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Buildings and their heated area (BYGB40)


    Buildings
    Unit: Number
    2025
    Detached houses1 139 933
    Terraced, linked or semi-detached houses284 952
    Multi-dwelling houses100 647
    Other residential building9 313
    Non-residential farm buildings286 590
    Factories, workshops, etc.49 274
    Office, trade, inventory, incl. public administration102 701
    Building for education and research (schools, laboratory etc.)17 246
    Weekend cottages235 193
    Footnote
    Due to a change in BBR in ownership codes for buildings with multiple units, several multi-dwelling houses are now classified as "Freefold flats and others" rather than "Individuals, partnerships and housing societies"
    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Buildings (BYGB12)

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