Ballerup: population and statistics
Ballerup has a population of 53,950 (2026) across 33.9 km², or 1,591 people per km². It ranks 38 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 53,950 residents
- 33.9 km²
- 1,591 people/km²
- 34 m
Ballerup in numbers
Population of Ballerup over time
Ballerup had 48,224 residents in 2016 and 53,950 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 49,310 |
| 2022 | 49,274 |
| 2023 | 50,039 |
| 2024 | 51,237 |
| 2025 | 52,939 |
| 2026 | 53,950 |
All indicators for Ballerup
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 | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.7% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 41.8 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 80 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 25,676 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 4.3% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 39.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 55.8% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 31.5% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.95 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 38 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 17.3% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 65.4% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 11.3% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,902 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.6 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 285,035 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 32 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.4% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 30 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.0 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 29 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 389.0 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.8% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 46 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Ballerup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 39.0% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 23 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Ballerup ranks No. 11 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 65.4% in Ballerup, compared with an average of 24.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 15.9% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1950: 4.3% in Ballerup, compared with an average of 38.1% in Capital Region of Denmark and 32.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,026 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built before 1950”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,748 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Herlev, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frederiksberg (106,150 residents), 12 km away.
Business sectors: Ballerup
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×1.4
- Construction11.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication9.1% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.4
- Real estate5.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.0
Where is Ballerup?
Sunshine and temperatures: Ballerup
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ballerup?
Ballerup has 53,950 residents (2026), ranking 38 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Ballerup?
Ballerup covers 33.9 km², with a density of 1,591 people per km².
Is the population of Ballerup growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ballerup went from 48,224 to 53,950, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Ballerup?
Ballerup is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.733, longitude 12.367.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Ballerup?
In Ballerup, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 65.4% (2026), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Ballerup?
In Ballerup, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 4.3% (2026), ranking 95 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ballerup?
In Ballerup, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,026 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ballerup?
The nearest to Ballerup are Herlev (4.3 km), Furesø (6.9 km), Gladsaxe (7.3 km), Glostrup (7.7 km), Rødovre (8.0 km).