Høje-Taastrup: population and statistics
Høje-Taastrup has a population of 60,458 (2026) across 78.2 km², or 773 people per km². It ranks 25 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 60,458 residents
- 78.2 km²
- 773 people/km²
- 28 m
Høje-Taastrup in numbers
Population of Høje-Taastrup over time
Høje-Taastrup had 49,960 residents in 2016 and 60,458 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,729 |
| 2022 | 53,053 |
| 2023 | 55,258 |
| 2024 | 57,540 |
| 2025 | 59,059 |
| 2026 | 60,458 |
All indicators for Høje-Taastrup
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 | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.2% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.6% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 39.6 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 95 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 25,689 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 8.5% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 26.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 46.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 53.1% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 48.0% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.52 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 17 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 73.7% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 10.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 5.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,421 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.5 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 269,751 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 53 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.0% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 5 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.7 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 61 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 923.6 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 38.8% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 2 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Høje-Taastrup | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 36.5% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 32 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Høje-Taastrup ranks No. 6 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 923.6 ‰ in Høje-Taastrup, compared with an average of 419.6 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Share aged 65 and over: 16.2% in Høje-Taastrup, compared with an average of 17.7% in Capital Region of Denmark and 21.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 16.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,027 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,952 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ishøj, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roskilde (92,697 residents), 11 km away.
Business sectors: Høje-Taastrup
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance16.8% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×1.3
- Construction11.7% ×1.3
- Transport and storage9.2% ×3.3
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.6
- Real estate7.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
Where is Høje-Taastrup?
Sunshine and temperatures: Høje-Taastrup
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Høje-Taastrup?
Høje-Taastrup has 60,458 residents (2026), ranking 25 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Høje-Taastrup?
Høje-Taastrup covers 78.2 km², with a density of 773 people per km².
Is the population of Høje-Taastrup growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Høje-Taastrup went from 49,960 to 60,458, a change of +21.0%.
Where is Høje-Taastrup?
Høje-Taastrup is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.648, longitude 12.270.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Høje-Taastrup?
In Høje-Taastrup, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 923.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
Share aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Høje-Taastrup?
In Høje-Taastrup, “Share aged 65 and over” stands at 16.2% (2026), ranking 95 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Høje-Taastrup?
In Høje-Taastrup, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,027 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Høje-Taastrup?
The nearest to Høje-Taastrup are Ishøj (4.5 km), Albertslund (5.0 km), Vallensbæk (6.3 km), Greve (7.3 km), Glostrup (8.4 km).