Brøndby: population and statistics
Brøndby has a population of 40,990 (2026) across 21.0 km², or 1,952 people per km². It ranks 59 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 40,990 residents
- 21.0 km²
- 1,952 people/km²
- 15 m
Brøndby in numbers
Population of Brøndby over time
Brøndby had 35,322 residents in 2016 and 40,990 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,232 |
| 2022 | 35,651 |
| 2023 | 37,128 |
| 2024 | 39,067 |
| 2025 | 40,401 |
| 2026 | 40,990 |
All indicators for Brøndby
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 | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.2% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.4 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 91 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 17,890 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 7.0% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 17.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 32.5% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 64.0% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 26.7% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.50 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 31 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 62.3% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 27.7% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 1.3% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 6.1% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 95 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,341 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.9 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 251,169 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 84 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 73.8% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 3 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.3 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 70 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,482 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 51.7% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 1 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Brøndby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 33.0% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 42 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Brøndby ranks No. 19 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,482 ‰ in Brøndby, compared with an average of 419.6 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 0.1% in Brøndby, compared with an average of 0.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 4.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 16.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,031 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)”.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,941 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.9 times the national average.
Business sectors: Brøndby
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance16.6% ×0.8
- Transport and storage13.5% ×4.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×1.4
- Construction10.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Real estate6.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.9% ×1.0
Where is Brøndby?
Sunshine and temperatures: Brøndby
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brøndby?
Brøndby has 40,990 residents (2026), ranking 59 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Brøndby?
Brøndby covers 21.0 km², with a density of 1,952 people per km².
Is the population of Brøndby growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brøndby went from 35,322 to 40,990, a change of +16.0%.
Where is Brøndby?
Brøndby is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.655, longitude 12.416.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brøndby?
In Brøndby, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,482 ‰ (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Brøndby?
In Brøndby, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 0.1% (2026), ranking 95 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brøndby?
In Brøndby, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,031 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brøndby?
The nearest to Brøndby are Glostrup (1.7 km), Rødovre (3.8 km), Vallensbæk (3.9 km), Albertslund (4.2 km), Hvidovre (4.2 km).