Dragør: population and statistics
Dragør has a population of 14,474 (2026) across 18.3 km², or 791 people per km². It ranks 93 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,474 residents
- 18.3 km²
- 791 people/km²
- 5 m
Dragør in numbers
Population of Dragør over time
Dragør had 14,142 residents in 2016 and 14,474 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,569 |
| 2022 | 14,640 |
| 2023 | 14,609 |
| 2024 | 14,569 |
| 2025 | 14,450 |
| 2026 | 14,474 |
All indicators for Dragør
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 | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.9% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 22.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.5 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 37 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 6,147 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 15.8% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 16.3% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 75.6% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 20.7% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 73.1% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 68 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 4.3% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 73.3% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 12.4% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 80 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,213 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.3 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 375,847 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 5 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 84.0% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 88 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.3 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 33 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 430.4 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.8% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Dragør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 43.4% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 14 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Dragør ranks No. 29 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 73.3% in Dragør, compared with an average of 24.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 15.9% nationally.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: 73.1% in Dragør, compared with an average of 38.4% in Capital Region of Denmark and 47.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 28.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Dwellings occupied by the owner”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings occupied by the owner”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,563 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
Business sectors: Dragør
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance28.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×1.5
- Construction10.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×1.0
- Real estate6.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work3.9% ×0.7
Where is Dragør?
Sunshine and temperatures: Dragør
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dragør?
Dragør has 14,474 residents (2026), ranking 93 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Dragør?
Dragør covers 18.3 km², with a density of 791 people per km².
Is the population of Dragør growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dragør went from 14,142 to 14,474, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Dragør?
Dragør is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.594, longitude 12.670.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Dragør?
In Dragør, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 73.3% (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: what is the figure for Dragør?
In Dragør, “Dwellings occupied by the owner” stands at 73.1% (2026), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 57.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dragør?
In Dragør, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dragør?
The nearest to Dragør are Tårnby (6.2 km), Copenhagen (12 km), Frederiksberg (13 km), Hvidovre (13 km), Rødovre (17 km).