Frederiksberg: population and statistics
Frederiksberg has a population of 106,150 (2026) across 8.7 km², or 12,201 people per km². It ranks 7 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 106,150 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 12,201 people/km²
- 16 m
Frederiksberg in numbers
Population of Frederiksberg over time
Frederiksberg had 104,481 residents in 2016 and 106,150 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 103,677 |
| 2022 | 103,608 |
| 2023 | 104,664 |
| 2024 | 104,899 |
| 2025 | 105,840 |
| 2026 | 106,150 |
All indicators for Frederiksberg
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 | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.1% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.8 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 84 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 55,371 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 67.8% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 6.9% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 3.0% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 92.1% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 23.2% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.70 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 72 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 98.1% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 0.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 0.2% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 98 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 7,966 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.9 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 344,810 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 9 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 79.3% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.9 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 91 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 236.0 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.8% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 59 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Frederiksberg | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 59.3% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 1 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Frederiksberg ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): 3.0% in Frederiksberg, compared with an average of 34.8% in Capital Region of Denmark and 57.0% nationally.
Residential buildings with district heating: 98.1% in Frederiksberg, compared with an average of 58.8% in Capital Region of Denmark and 58.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 22.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,055 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Dwellings in blocks of flats”.
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with district heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 87.0 times the national average.
Business sectors: Frederiksberg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance22.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×1.7
- Information and communication9.0% ×1.8
- Health and social work8.2% ×1.5
- Real estate7.8% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×1.3
Where is Frederiksberg?
Sunshine and temperatures: Frederiksberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frederiksberg?
Frederiksberg has 106,150 residents (2026), ranking 7 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Frederiksberg?
Frederiksberg covers 8.7 km², with a density of 12,201 people per km².
Is the population of Frederiksberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frederiksberg went from 104,481 to 106,150, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Frederiksberg?
Frederiksberg is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.678, longitude 12.533.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): what is the figure for Frederiksberg?
In Frederiksberg, “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)” stands at 3.0% (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 73.2%.
Residential buildings with district heating: what is the figure for Frederiksberg?
In Frederiksberg, “Residential buildings with district heating” stands at 98.1% (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 48.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frederiksberg?
In Frederiksberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,055 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frederiksberg?
The nearest to Frederiksberg are Copenhagen (1.2 km), Hvidovre (4.4 km), Rødovre (4.9 km), Tårnby (6.5 km), Gladsaxe (6.9 km).