Furesø: population and statistics
Furesø has a population of 42,874 (2026) across 56.8 km², or 755 people per km². It ranks 53 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 42,874 residents
- 56.8 km²
- 755 people/km²
- 47 m
Furesø in numbers
Population of Furesø over time
Furesø had 40,156 residents in 2016 and 42,874 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,001 |
| 2022 | 41,402 |
| 2023 | 42,077 |
| 2024 | 42,533 |
| 2025 | 42,540 |
| 2026 | 42,874 |
All indicators for Furesø
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 | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 23.4% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 43.2 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 62 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 18,149 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 6.4% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 19.7% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 67.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 32.1% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 60.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 53 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 34.5% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 42.5% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 16.0% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 89 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,862 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.3 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 371,605 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 6 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 82.2% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 7 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 | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.5 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 87 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 428.3 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.7% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 14 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Furesø | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 52.4% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 6 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Furesø ranks No. 16 by population.
Share under 18: 23.4% in Furesø, compared with an average of 18.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 18.9% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1950: 6.4% in Furesø, compared with an average of 38.1% in Capital Region of Denmark and 32.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 27.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,008 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share under 18”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built before 1950”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per person”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ballerup, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gladsaxe (71,185 residents), 9.7 km away.
Business sectors: Furesø
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance27.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical16.1% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication8.3% ×1.7
- Health and social work6.8% ×1.2
- Construction6.4% ×0.7
- Real estate6.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.0
Where is Furesø?
Sunshine and temperatures: Furesø
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Furesø?
Furesø has 42,874 residents (2026), ranking 53 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Furesø?
Furesø covers 56.8 km², with a density of 755 people per km².
Is the population of Furesø growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Furesø went from 40,156 to 42,874, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Furesø?
Furesø is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.796, longitude 12.374.
Share under 18: what is the figure for Furesø?
In Furesø, “Share under 18” stands at 23.4% (2026), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 19.2%.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Furesø?
In Furesø, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 6.4% (2026), ranking 93 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Furesø?
In Furesø, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,008 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Furesø?
The nearest to Furesø are Ballerup (6.9 km), Allerød (7.9 km), Lyngby-Taarbæk (8.0 km), Rudersdal (8.0 km), Herlev (8.6 km).