Allerød: population and statistics
Allerød has a population of 26,496 (2026) across 67.4 km², or 393 people per km². It ranks 81 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,496 residents
- 67.4 km²
- 393 people/km²
- 48 m
Allerød in numbers
Population of Allerød over time
Allerød had 24,732 residents in 2016 and 26,496 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,893 |
| 2022 | 25,867 |
| 2023 | 26,061 |
| 2024 | 25,962 |
| 2025 | 26,128 |
| 2026 | 26,496 |
All indicators for Allerød
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 | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 23.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 43.2 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 62 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 10,988 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 11.0% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 20.4% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 79.9% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 19.5% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 68.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.13 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 24 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 11.3% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 58.9% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 21.4% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,011 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.5 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 363,562 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 7 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 84.3% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 96 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.8 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 92 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 509.4 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 6 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Allerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 50.9% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 8 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Allerød ranks No. 24 by population.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 1.6% in Allerød, compared with an average of 3.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 2.8% nationally.
Share under 18: 23.5% in Allerød, compared with an average of 18.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 18.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 24.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 996 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Share under 18”.
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share under 18”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with district heating”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,440 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Furesø (42,874 residents), 7.9 km away.
Business sectors: Allerød
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance24.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×1.1
- Construction8.2% ×0.9
- Real estate8.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.1
Where is Allerød?
Sunshine and temperatures: Allerød
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Allerød?
Allerød has 26,496 residents (2026), ranking 81 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Allerød?
Allerød covers 67.4 km², with a density of 393 people per km².
Is the population of Allerød growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Allerød went from 24,732 to 26,496, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Allerød?
Allerød is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.867, longitude 12.367.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Allerød?
In Allerød, “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)” stands at 1.6% (2025), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 2.5%.
Share under 18: what is the figure for Allerød?
In Allerød, “Share under 18” stands at 23.5% (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 19.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Allerød?
In Allerød, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 996 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Allerød?
The nearest to Allerød are Furesø (7.9 km), Hillerød (8.0 km), Hørsholm (8.5 km), Rudersdal (9.1 km), Fredensborg (11 km).