2025 sets all-time traffic records on the Øresund Bridge

2025 has become a landmark year for the Øresund Bridge, marking the highest traffic levels ever recorded in the bridge’s history. Records have been broken across multiple timeframes — daily, weekly, monthly, over the summer period, and now on an annual basis — underscoring the continued growth and vitality of the Øresund region.

According to Linus Eriksson, CEO of Øresundsbron, the milestone was reached earlier than expected. Already on 8 December, the previous annual record of 7,573,367 crossings from 2024 had been surpassed. By the end of the year, nearly 8 million vehicle passages are expected to be registered at the bridge’s toll stations.

The surge reflects broader regional momentum. Malmö recorded a record number of overnight stays during the summer, while Copenhagen Airport — like the Øresund Bridge — has consistently set new travel records throughout the year. Together, these trends point to a flourishing Øresund region, with further growth potential as more international tourists turn their attention northwards.

Leisure traffic driven by Germany, Sweden and Denmark

Cash-paying traffic increased by 3 percent in 2025, largely fueled by a growing number of German leisure travelers. Traffic from German customers rose by 6 percent compared with 2024.

Leisure traffic using the ØresundGO discount agreement grew by nearly 7 percent year-on-year. Swedish leisure trips increased by 5 percent, while Danish leisure travel rose by 7 percent, continuing a long-standing trend in which Danish leisure traffic remains higher than Swedish.

Commuting across the Øresund Bridge continues its upward trajectory, both in terms of total trips and the number of individuals commuting regularly.

Car-based commuting between January and December 2025 increased by almost 9 percent compared with the same period last year. By the end of November, the number of active commuter agreements was around 6 percent higher than at the same point in 2024, indicating sustained cross-border integration of the labor market.

Record-Breaking Truck Traffic

Freight traffic also reached new heights. The strong growth that began in 2024 continued throughout 2025, with more than 600,000 crossings by trucks longer than nine meters.

This surpasses the previous record from 2022, when 597,559 truck passages were recorded, highlighting the bridge’s growing importance for regional and international logistics.

Rapid Growth in Electric Vehicles

The number of electric vehicles using the Øresund Bridge has increased dramatically. Between January and November 2025, approximately 1.3 million EV crossings — primarily passenger cars — were registered.

For comparison, around 600,000 EV crossings were recorded in the same period in 2023, and 900,000 in 2024. This represents a 45 percent increase compared with last year and a 115 percent rise since 2023.

Electric vehicles accounted for roughly 18 percent of total road traffic on the bridge during the first eleven months of 2025.

Biodiversity Record on Peberholm

Twenty-five years after the bridge’s inauguration, the artificial island of Peberholm continues to exceed expectations from a biodiversity perspective.

In 2025, a record 45 breeding bird species were observed on the island, surpassing the previous record of 40 species set in 2024. In addition, 16 breeding pairs of spoonbills were recorded — the highest number ever observed on Peberholm — reinforcing the island’s status as a unique and thriving natural habitat.

The traffic figures are based on an annual forecast prepared on 19 December 2025. Final numbers will be published in the Øresund Bridge’s official annual report. The data below compares expected 2025 traffic with the previous record year, 2024.