Albertslund: population and statistics
Albertslund has a population of 29,262 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 1,250 people per km². It ranks 78 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,262 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 1,250 people/km²
- 5 m
Albertslund in numbers
Population of Albertslund over time
Albertslund had 27,880 residents in 2016 and 29,262 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,366 |
| 2022 | 27,599 |
| 2023 | 27,530 |
| 2024 | 27,677 |
| 2025 | 28,117 |
| 2026 | 29,262 |
All indicators for Albertslund
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.4% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.8 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 84 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 13,204 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 3.2% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 12.2% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 54.6% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 35.1% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 30.7% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.58 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 11 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 97.8% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.2% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 0.4% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 0.8% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 93 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,126 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.8 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 248,808 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 90 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 74.7% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 4 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.5 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 93 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 405.8 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.0% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Albertslund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 33.1% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Albertslund ranks No. 23 by population.
Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove: 0.4% in Albertslund, compared with an average of 2.4% in Capital Region of Denmark and 4.9% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1950: 3.2% in Albertslund, compared with an average of 38.1% in Capital Region of Denmark and 32.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,024 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built before 1950”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,277 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vallensbæk, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Høje-Taastrup (60,458 residents), 5.0 km away.
Business sectors: Albertslund
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.6
- Transport and storage14.8% ×5.2
- Finance and insurance14.0% ×0.7
- Construction10.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.5
- Real estate5.3% ×0.6
Where is Albertslund?
Sunshine and temperatures: Albertslund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albertslund?
Albertslund has 29,262 residents (2026), ranking 78 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Albertslund?
Albertslund covers 23.4 km², with a density of 1,250 people per km².
Is the population of Albertslund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albertslund went from 27,880 to 29,262, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Albertslund?
Albertslund is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.650, longitude 12.350.
Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove: what is the figure for Albertslund?
In Albertslund, “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Albertslund?
In Albertslund, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 3.2% (2026), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Albertslund?
In Albertslund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,024 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Albertslund?
The nearest to Albertslund are Vallensbæk (2.1 km), Glostrup (3.6 km), Brøndby (4.2 km), Ishøj (4.3 km), Høje-Taastrup (5.0 km).