Hillerød: population and statistics
Hillerød has a population of 55,182 (2026) across 213.5 km², or 258 people per km². It ranks 35 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 55,182 residents
- 213.5 km²
- 258 people/km²
- 51 m
Hillerød in numbers
Population of Hillerød over time
Hillerød had 49,672 residents in 2016 and 55,182 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,528 |
| 2022 | 53,257 |
| 2023 | 54,159 |
| 2024 | 54,422 |
| 2025 | 54,855 |
| 2026 | 55,182 |
All indicators for Hillerød
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 | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.3% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.5 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 71 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 24,716 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 19.6% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 27.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 56.1% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 41.7% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 53.0% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.99 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 4 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 57.5% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 12.6% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 5.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.9% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 7.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 68 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,849 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.7 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 320,229 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 13 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 81.7% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.2 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 81 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 457.7 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.6% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Hillerød | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 42.9% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 15 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Hillerød ranks No. 9 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.99 ‰ in Hillerød, compared with an average of 4.00 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): 81.7% in Hillerød, compared with an average of 78.2% in Capital Region of Denmark and 77.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 22.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,003 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,902 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fredensborg, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 31 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Hillerød
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance22.3% ×1.1
- Construction11.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.6% ×1.4
- Real estate7.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.1
Where is Hillerød?
Sunshine and temperatures: Hillerød
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hillerød?
Hillerød has 55,182 residents (2026), ranking 35 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Hillerød?
Hillerød covers 213.5 km², with a density of 258 people per km².
Is the population of Hillerød growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hillerød went from 49,672 to 55,182, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Hillerød?
Hillerød is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.933, longitude 12.317.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hillerød?
In Hillerød, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.99 ‰ (2025), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): what is the figure for Hillerød?
In Hillerød, “Employment rate (aged 16–64)” stands at 81.7% (2024), ranking 11 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 78.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hillerød?
In Hillerød, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,003 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hillerød?
The nearest to Hillerød are Fredensborg (6.4 km), Allerød (8.0 km), Hørsholm (13 km), Gribskov (14 km), Furesø (16 km).