Herlev: population and statistics
Herlev has a population of 32,030 (2026) across 12.1 km², or 2,647 people per km². It ranks 72 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 32,030 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 2,647 people/km²
- 23 m
Herlev in numbers
Population of Herlev over time
Herlev had 28,423 residents in 2016 and 32,030 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,913 |
| 2022 | 28,867 |
| 2023 | 29,215 |
| 2024 | 29,876 |
| 2025 | 30,784 |
| 2026 | 32,030 |
All indicators for Herlev
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 | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.1% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.7 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 89 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 14,729 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 8.0% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 17.4% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 48.2% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 48.0% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 29.7% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.33 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 1 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 17.3% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 64.3% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 11.6% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 89 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,199 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.6 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 291,266 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 27 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.4% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.7 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 63 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 574.2 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 34.3% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 3 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Herlev | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 40.0% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Herlev ranks No. 21 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.33 ‰ in Herlev, compared with an average of 4.00 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): 34.3% in Herlev, compared with an average of 22.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 18.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 16.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,031 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,695 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gladsaxe (71,185 residents), 3.2 km away.
Business sectors: Herlev
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance16.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×1.5
- Construction11.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.6% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.6
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.4
- Real estate5.0% ×0.5
Where is Herlev?
Sunshine and temperatures: Herlev
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herlev?
Herlev has 32,030 residents (2026), ranking 72 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Herlev?
Herlev covers 12.1 km², with a density of 2,647 people per km².
Is the population of Herlev growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herlev went from 28,423 to 32,030, a change of +12.7%.
Where is Herlev?
Herlev is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.726, longitude 12.434.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Herlev?
In Herlev, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): what is the figure for Herlev?
In Herlev, “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)” stands at 34.3% (2026), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 15.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herlev?
In Herlev, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,031 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herlev?
The nearest to Herlev are Gladsaxe (3.2 km), Ballerup (4.3 km), Rødovre (5.1 km), Glostrup (6.9 km), Lyngby-Taarbæk (7.6 km).