Frederikssund: population and statistics
Frederikssund has a population of 47,450 (2026) across 248.5 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 45 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 47,450 residents
- 248.5 km²
- 191 people/km²
- 2 m
Frederikssund in numbers
Population of Frederikssund over time
Frederikssund had 44,725 residents in 2016 and 47,450 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,439 |
| 2022 | 45,800 |
| 2023 | 46,117 |
| 2024 | 46,358 |
| 2025 | 47,052 |
| 2026 | 47,450 |
All indicators for Frederikssund
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 | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 17.9% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.2 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 25 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 21,781 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 17.7% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 23.4% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 68.8% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 22.7% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 60.9% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.38 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 21 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 23.5% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 37.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 5.4% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 20.2% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 9.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 62 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,965 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.0 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 284,504 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 33 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.1% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.9 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 17 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 535.3 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.3% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 39 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Frederikssund | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 31.8% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 48 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Frederikssund ranks No. 12 by population.
Residential buildings with heat pump: 20.2% in Frederikssund, compared with an average of 7.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 11.0% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1950: 17.7% in Frederikssund, compared with an average of 38.1% in Capital Region of Denmark and 32.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 17.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
Business sectors: Frederikssund
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance17.4% ×0.8
- Construction16.4% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.5
- Real estate7.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.5% ×1.2
Where is Frederikssund?
Sunshine and temperatures: Frederikssund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frederikssund?
Frederikssund has 47,450 residents (2026), ranking 45 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Frederikssund?
Frederikssund covers 248.5 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Frederikssund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frederikssund went from 44,725 to 47,450, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Frederikssund?
Frederikssund is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.837, longitude 12.065.
Residential buildings with heat pump: what is the figure for Frederikssund?
In Frederikssund, “Residential buildings with heat pump” stands at 20.2% (2026), ranking 13 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Frederikssund?
In Frederikssund, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 83 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frederikssund?
In Frederikssund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frederikssund?
The nearest to Frederikssund are Egedal (12 km), Halsnæs (19 km), Hillerød (19 km), Allerød (19 km), Furesø (20 km).