Helsingør: population and statistics
Helsingør has a population of 64,244 (2026) across 118.9 km², or 540 people per km². It ranks 22 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 64,244 residents
- 118.9 km²
- 540 people/km²
- 8 m
Helsingør in numbers
Population of Helsingør over time
Helsingør had 62,092 residents in 2016 and 64,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 63,000 |
| 2022 | 62,875 |
| 2023 | 63,399 |
| 2024 | 63,838 |
| 2025 | 63,953 |
| 2026 | 64,244 |
All indicators for Helsingør
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 | Helsingør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.4% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.2 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 25 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Helsingør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 30,896 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 27.1% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 13.1% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 50.6% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 45.4% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 49.7% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 74 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Helsingør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 34.4% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 38.1% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 14.4% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 7.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 72 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Helsingør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,904 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.8 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 310,173 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 16 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Helsingør | 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) | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Helsingør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.9 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 44 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Helsingør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 452.5 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.5% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 51 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Helsingør | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 37.9% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 28 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Helsingør ranks No. 5 by population.
Average disposable income per person: 310,173 DKK in Helsingør, compared with an average of 322,023 DKK in Capital Region of Denmark and 288,135 DKK nationally.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): 50.6% in Helsingør, compared with an average of 34.8% in Capital Region of Denmark and 57.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 20.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 986 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,653 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fredensborg, 15.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 39 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,944 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Helsingør
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance20.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.5% ×1.4
- Construction10.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×1.0
- Real estate7.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.0% ×1.0
Where is Helsingør?
Sunshine and temperatures: Helsingør
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Helsingør?
Helsingør has 64,244 residents (2026), ranking 22 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Helsingør?
Helsingør covers 118.9 km², with a density of 540 people per km².
Is the population of Helsingør growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Helsingør went from 62,092 to 64,244, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Helsingør?
Helsingør is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 56.035, longitude 12.611.
Average disposable income per person: what is the figure for Helsingør?
In Helsingør, “Average disposable income per person” stands at 310,173 DKK (2024), ranking 16 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 272,448 DKK.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): what is the figure for Helsingør?
In Helsingør, “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)” stands at 50.6% (2026), ranking 82 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 73.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Helsingør?
In Helsingør, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 986 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Helsingør?
The nearest to Helsingør are Fredensborg (15 km), Hørsholm (18 km), Hillerød (22 km), Allerød (24 km), Rudersdal (24 km).