Fredensborg: population and statistics
Fredensborg has a population of 42,445 (2026) across 112.1 km², or 379 people per km². It ranks 56 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 42,445 residents
- 112.1 km²
- 379 people/km²
- 25 m
Fredensborg in numbers
Population of Fredensborg over time
Fredensborg had 40,112 residents in 2016 and 42,445 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,998 |
| 2022 | 41,211 |
| 2023 | 41,689 |
| 2024 | 42,009 |
| 2025 | 42,186 |
| 2026 | 42,445 |
All indicators for Fredensborg
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 | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.1% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.5 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 47 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 18,754 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 12.8% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 14.3% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 70.9% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 27.9% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 57.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 96 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 27.4% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 41.3% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 4.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 17.7% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 8.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 71 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,042 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.4 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 344,577 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 10 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.0% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.1 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 90 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 460.5 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.6% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Fredensborg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 43.6% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Fredensborg ranks No. 17 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.55 ‰ in Fredensborg, compared with an average of 4.00 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Fredensborg, compared with an average of 25.7 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 25.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,002 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per person”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hillerød, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Helsingør (64,244 residents), 15 km away.
Business sectors: Fredensborg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance25.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.4
- Construction9.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.6% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.5
- Real estate6.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
Where is Fredensborg?
Sunshine and temperatures: Fredensborg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fredensborg?
Fredensborg has 42,445 residents (2026), ranking 56 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Fredensborg?
Fredensborg covers 112.1 km², with a density of 379 people per km².
Is the population of Fredensborg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fredensborg went from 40,112 to 42,445, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Fredensborg?
Fredensborg is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.967, longitude 12.400.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fredensborg?
In Fredensborg, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.55 ‰ (2025), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fredensborg?
In Fredensborg, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 90 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fredensborg?
In Fredensborg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,002 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fredensborg?
The nearest to Fredensborg are Hillerød (6.4 km), Hørsholm (11 km), Allerød (11 km), Gribskov (15 km), Helsingør (15 km).