Gentofte: population and statistics
Gentofte has a population of 75,106 (2026) across 25.6 km², or 2,934 people per km². It ranks 17 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 75,106 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 2,934 people/km²
- 14 m
Gentofte in numbers
Population of Gentofte over time
Gentofte had 75,350 residents in 2016 and 75,106 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,550 |
| 2022 | 74,217 |
| 2023 | 74,838 |
| 2024 | 75,033 |
| 2025 | 75,076 |
| 2026 | 75,106 |
All indicators for Gentofte
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 | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.9% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 43.8 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 57 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 33,993 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 68.4% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 6.7% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 37.3% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 62.2% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 56.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 55 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 67.6% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 4.1% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 1.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 95 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 9,270 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.5 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 570,329 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 1 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.3% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 50 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.8 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 77 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 363.3 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.0% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 18 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Gentofte | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 57.9% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 2 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Gentofte ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings built before 1950: 68.4% in Gentofte, compared with an average of 38.1% in Capital Region of Denmark and 32.2% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 123.5 ‰ in Gentofte, compared with an average of 75.2 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 31.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 987 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Dwellings built before 1950”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings built before 1950”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,585 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.9 times the national average.
Business sectors: Gentofte
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance31.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical20.0% ×1.9
- Real estate8.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.8
- Construction3.8% ×0.4
Where is Gentofte?
Sunshine and temperatures: Gentofte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gentofte?
Gentofte has 75,106 residents (2026), ranking 17 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Gentofte?
Gentofte covers 25.6 km², with a density of 2,934 people per km².
Is the population of Gentofte growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gentofte went from 75,350 to 75,106, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Gentofte?
Gentofte is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.750, longitude 12.552.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Gentofte?
In Gentofte, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 68.4% (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gentofte?
In Gentofte, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 123.5 ‰ (2024), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gentofte?
In Gentofte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 987 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gentofte?
The nearest to Gentofte are Gladsaxe (4.7 km), Lyngby-Taarbæk (4.9 km), Copenhagen (7.5 km), Herlev (7.9 km), Frederiksberg (8.2 km).