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Capital Region of Denmark: municipalities in numbers
Capital Region of Denmark has 29 municipalities and 1,947,120 residents across 2,564 km², or 759 people per km². Population: +8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,947,120 residents
- 29 municipalities
- 2,564 km²
- 759 people/km²
Map and records: Capital Region of Denmark
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share aged 65 and over | Share under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 671,714 | +13.6% | 7,390 people/km² | 90.9 km² | 11.0% | 16.5% |
| Frederiksberg | 106,150 | +1.6% | 12,201 people/km² | 8.7 km² | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| Gentofte | 75,106 | −0.3% | 2,934 people/km² | 25.6 km² | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Gladsaxe | 71,185 | +4.8% | 2,859 people/km² | 24.9 km² | 17.4% | 21.5% |
| Helsingør | 64,244 | +3.5% | 540.3 people/km² | 118.9 km² | 26.4% | 18.5% |
| Høje-Taastrup | 60,458 | +21.0% | 773.1 people/km² | 78.2 km² | 16.2% | 20.6% |
| Lyngby-Taarbæk | 58,614 | +6.4% | 1,511 people/km² | 38.8 km² | 20.1% | 20.0% |
| Rudersdal | 57,912 | +3.9% | 789.0 people/km² | 73.4 km² | 23.9% | 21.9% |
| Hillerød | 55,182 | +11.1% | 258.5 people/km² | 213.5 km² | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Hvidovre | 54,228 | +2.6% | 2,368 people/km² | 22.9 km² | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Ballerup | 53,950 | +11.9% | 1,591 people/km² | 33.9 km² | 19.5% | 20.7% |
| Frederikssund | 47,450 | +6.1% | 190.9 people/km² | 248.5 km² | 25.8% | 17.9% |
| Egedal | 46,240 | +8.1% | 367.6 people/km² | 125.8 km² | 19.2% | 22.9% |
| Rødovre | 45,138 | +18.8% | 3,700 people/km² | 12.2 km² | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Tårnby | 44,214 | +3.2% | 668.9 people/km² | 66.1 km² | 19.4% | 21.9% |
| Furesø | 42,874 | +6.8% | 754.8 people/km² | 56.8 km² | 22.4% | 23.4% |
| Fredensborg | 42,445 | +5.8% | 378.6 people/km² | 112.1 km² | 24.5% | 21.1% |
| Gribskov | 41,787 | +1.7% | 149.5 people/km² | 279.5 km² | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| Brøndby | 40,990 | +16.0% | 1,952 people/km² | 21.0 km² | 17.6% | 20.2% |
| Bornholm | 38,677 | −2.7% | 65.7 people/km² | 588.6 km² | 32.1% | 16.2% |
| Herlev | 32,030 | +12.7% | 2,647 people/km² | 12.1 km² | 18.4% | 21.1% |
| Halsnæs | 31,738 | +2.2% | 260.1 people/km² | 122.0 km² | 29.3% | 16.3% |
| Albertslund | 29,262 | +5.0% | 1,250 people/km² | 23.4 km² | 18.4% | 20.4% |
| Allerød | 26,496 | +7.1% | 393.1 people/km² | 67.4 km² | 22.1% | 23.5% |
| Glostrup | 25,834 | +15.0% | 1,942 people/km² | 13.3 km² | 17.3% | 19.4% |
| Hørsholm | 25,354 | +1.6% | 810.0 people/km² | 31.3 km² | 29.2% | 19.5% |
| Ishøj | 24,685 | +10.4% | 931.5 people/km² | 26.5 km² | 16.1% | 21.1% |
| Vallensbæk | 18,689 | +21.2% | 1,967 people/km² | 9.5 km² | 17.5% | 23.0% |
| Dragør | 14,474 | +2.3% | 790.9 people/km² | 18.3 km² | 25.9% | 22.5% |
Capital Region of Denmark compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Capital Region of Denmark | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 21.1% |
| Share under 18 | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Average age | 40.8 years | 42.7 years |
| Number of occupied dwellings | 914,935 | 2,872,738 |
| Dwellings built before 1950 | 38.1% | 32.2% |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) | 34.8% | 57.0% |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats | 61.7% | 40.0% |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner | 38.4% | 47.9% |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.00 ‰ | 3.77 ‰ |
| Residential buildings with district heating | 58.8% | 58.3% |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler | 24.0% | 15.9% |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Residential buildings with heat pump | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Residential buildings with electric heating | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 419.6 ‰ | 483.3 ‰ |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants | 25.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ |
| Number of enterprises | 143,903 | 414,663 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 75.2 ‰ | 69.5 ‰ |
| Average disposable income per person | 322,023 DKK | 288,135 DKK |
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) | 78.2% | 77.5% |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) | 47.9% | 38.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Capital Region of Denmark?
Capital Region of Denmark has 29 municipalities. The most populous is Copenhagen, with 671,714 residents.
What is the population of Capital Region of Denmark?
Capital Region of Denmark has 1,947,120 residents (2026), or 759 people per km².
Which municipality in Capital Region of Denmark is growing fastest?
Vallensbæk has the fastest growth in Capital Region of Denmark over 10 years: +21.2%.