Egedal: population and statistics
Egedal has a population of 46,240 (2026) across 125.8 km², or 368 people per km². It ranks 46 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 46,240 residents
- 125.8 km²
- 368 people/km²
- 14 m
Egedal in numbers
Population of Egedal over time
Egedal had 42,773 residents in 2016 and 46,240 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,696 |
| 2022 | 44,375 |
| 2023 | 45,202 |
| 2024 | 45,532 |
| 2025 | 45,563 |
| 2026 | 46,240 |
All indicators for Egedal
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 | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 22.9% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 41.9 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 78 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 18,708 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 7.1% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 24.2% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 83.7% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 14.6% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 71.5% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.36 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 14 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 32.9% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 39.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 16.2% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 70 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,682 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.9 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 319,596 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 14 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 84.5% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 83 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.9 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 65 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 482.0 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.3% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 17 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Egedal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 40.4% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 20 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Egedal ranks No. 13 by population.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): 84.5% in Egedal, compared with an average of 78.2% in Capital Region of Denmark and 77.5% nationally.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: 71.5% in Egedal, compared with an average of 38.4% in Capital Region of Denmark and 47.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 21.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,022 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings occupied by the owner”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share under 18”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ballerup, 10.4 km away.
Business sectors: Egedal
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance21.2% ×1.0
- Construction14.4% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.4
- Information and communication6.2% ×1.3
- Real estate6.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.9
Where is Egedal?
Sunshine and temperatures: Egedal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Egedal?
Egedal has 46,240 residents (2026), ranking 46 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Egedal?
Egedal covers 125.8 km², with a density of 368 people per km².
Is the population of Egedal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Egedal went from 42,773 to 46,240, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Egedal?
Egedal is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.769, longitude 12.213.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): what is the figure for Egedal?
In Egedal, “Employment rate (aged 16–64)” stands at 84.5% (2024), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 78.0%.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: what is the figure for Egedal?
In Egedal, “Dwellings occupied by the owner” stands at 71.5% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 57.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Egedal?
In Egedal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,022 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Egedal?
The nearest to Egedal are Ballerup (10 km), Furesø (11 km), Frederikssund (12 km), Høje-Taastrup (14 km), Allerød (15 km).