Halsnæs: population and statistics
Halsnæs has a population of 31,738 (2026) across 122.0 km², or 260 people per km². It ranks 74 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,738 residents
- 122.0 km²
- 260 people/km²
- 13 m
Halsnæs in numbers
Population of Halsnæs over time
Halsnæs had 31,049 residents in 2016 and 31,738 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,420 |
| 2022 | 31,344 |
| 2023 | 31,466 |
| 2024 | 31,515 |
| 2025 | 31,633 |
| 2026 | 31,738 |
All indicators for Halsnæs
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 | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.3% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.3% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 48.0 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 13 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 14,816 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 22.1% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.4% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 70.5% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 18.7% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 63.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.36 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 33 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 45.9% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 7.8% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 6.3% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 19.1% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 17.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 2.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,917 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60.8 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 268,127 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 57 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.2% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 62 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 | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 234.7 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 6 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 545.5 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.6% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 74 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Halsnæs | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 28.0% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 67 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Halsnæs ranks No. 22 by population.
Residential buildings with electric heating: 17.9% in Halsnæs, compared with an average of 4.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 4.5% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 234.7 ‰ in Halsnæs, compared with an average of 25.7 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Residential buildings with electric heating”.
- “Residential buildings with electric heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,087 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gribskov, 14.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hillerød (55,182 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Halsnæs
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.0% ×2.1
- Finance and insurance16.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.5
- Real estate7.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.9
Where is Halsnæs?
Sunshine and temperatures: Halsnæs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Halsnæs?
Halsnæs has 31,738 residents (2026), ranking 74 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Halsnæs?
Halsnæs covers 122.0 km², with a density of 260 people per km².
Is the population of Halsnæs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Halsnæs went from 31,049 to 31,738, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Halsnæs?
Halsnæs is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 56.000, longitude 12.000.
Residential buildings with electric heating: what is the figure for Halsnæs?
In Halsnæs, “Residential buildings with electric heating” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 4.9%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Halsnæs?
In Halsnæs, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 234.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 6 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Halsnæs?
In Halsnæs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Halsnæs?
The nearest to Halsnæs are Gribskov (15 km), Frederikssund (19 km), Hillerød (21 km), Odsherred (22 km), Fredensborg (25 km).