Glostrup: population and statistics
Glostrup has a population of 25,834 (2026) across 13.3 km², or 1,942 people per km². It ranks 82 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,834 residents
- 13.3 km²
- 1,942 people/km²
- 20 m
Glostrup in numbers
Population of Glostrup over time
Glostrup had 22,461 residents in 2016 and 25,834 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,380 |
| 2022 | 23,514 |
| 2023 | 23,635 |
| 2024 | 23,655 |
| 2025 | 24,869 |
| 2026 | 25,834 |
All indicators for Glostrup
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 | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.3% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.4% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.6 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 90 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 11,849 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 20.1% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 15.5% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 36.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 63.4% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 33.5% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.12 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 2 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 31.2% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 51.5% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,499 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.4 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 280,422 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 37 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.9% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 18 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.1 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 32 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 401.0 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.1% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 42 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Glostrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 38.3% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 24 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Glostrup ranks No. 25 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.12 ‰ in Glostrup, compared with an average of 4.00 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Share aged 65 and over: 17.3% in Glostrup, compared with an average of 17.7% in Capital Region of Denmark and 21.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,024 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,863 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brøndby (40,990 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,096 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Glostrup
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.2
- Construction11.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.7
- Real estate7.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.8% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.1
Where is Glostrup?
Sunshine and temperatures: Glostrup
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glostrup?
Glostrup has 25,834 residents (2026), ranking 82 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Glostrup?
Glostrup covers 13.3 km², with a density of 1,942 people per km².
Is the population of Glostrup growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glostrup went from 22,461 to 25,834, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Glostrup?
Glostrup is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.667, longitude 12.400.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glostrup?
In Glostrup, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.12 ‰ (2025), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Share aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Glostrup?
In Glostrup, “Share aged 65 and over” stands at 17.3% (2026), ranking 94 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Glostrup?
In Glostrup, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,024 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Glostrup?
The nearest to Glostrup are Brøndby (1.7 km), Albertslund (3.6 km), Rødovre (3.8 km), Vallensbæk (4.3 km), Hvidovre (5.5 km).