Gladsaxe: population and statistics
Gladsaxe has a population of 71,185 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 2,859 people per km². It ranks 20 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 71,185 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 2,859 people/km²
- 37 m
Gladsaxe in numbers
Population of Gladsaxe over time
Gladsaxe had 67,914 residents in 2016 and 71,185 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 69,200 |
| 2022 | 69,259 |
| 2023 | 70,001 |
| 2024 | 70,600 |
| 2025 | 70,958 |
| 2026 | 71,185 |
All indicators for Gladsaxe
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 | Gladsaxe | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.4 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 91 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gladsaxe | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 32,673 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 25.4% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 11.9% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 40.5% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 55.3% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 38.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 79 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gladsaxe | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 35.9% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 49.2% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 9.0% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gladsaxe | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,215 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.7 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 310,421 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 15 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gladsaxe | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.6% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gladsaxe | 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 | Gladsaxe | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 467.4 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.3% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 26 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Gladsaxe | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 47.4% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 10 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Gladsaxe ranks No. 4 by population.
Share aged 65 and over: 17.4% in Gladsaxe, compared with an average of 17.7% in Capital Region of Denmark and 21.1% nationally.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): 47.4% in Gladsaxe, compared with an average of 47.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 38.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,036 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,487 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Herlev, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 7.0 km away.
Business sectors: Gladsaxe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×1.2
- Construction11.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.6
- Health and social work6.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×1.2
- Real estate5.2% ×0.6
Where is Gladsaxe?
Sunshine and temperatures: Gladsaxe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gladsaxe?
Gladsaxe has 71,185 residents (2026), ranking 20 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Gladsaxe?
Gladsaxe covers 24.9 km², with a density of 2,859 people per km².
Is the population of Gladsaxe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gladsaxe went from 67,914 to 71,185, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Gladsaxe?
Gladsaxe is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.733, longitude 12.483.
Share aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gladsaxe?
In Gladsaxe, “Share aged 65 and over” stands at 17.4% (2026), ranking 93 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): what is the figure for Gladsaxe?
In Gladsaxe, “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)” stands at 47.4% (2025), ranking 10 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 31.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gladsaxe?
In Gladsaxe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,036 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gladsaxe?
The nearest to Gladsaxe are Herlev (3.2 km), Gentofte (4.7 km), Lyngby-Taarbæk (5.7 km), Rødovre (6.0 km), Frederiksberg (6.9 km).