Hørsholm: population and statistics
Hørsholm has a population of 25,354 (2026) across 31.3 km², or 810 people per km². It ranks 83 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,354 residents
- 31.3 km²
- 810 people/km²
- 34 m
Hørsholm in numbers
Population of Hørsholm over time
Hørsholm had 24,965 residents in 2016 and 25,354 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,917 |
| 2022 | 24,761 |
| 2023 | 24,715 |
| 2024 | 24,811 |
| 2025 | 25,168 |
| 2026 | 25,354 |
All indicators for Hørsholm
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 | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.2% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 47.4 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 16 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 11,836 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 15.8% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 12.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 59.8% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 39.7% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 59.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.65 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 28 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 18.8% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 58.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 15.3% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 89 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,774 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.8 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 452,520 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 3 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 81.4% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.3 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 97 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 613.8 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.8% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Hørsholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 51.6% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 7 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Hørsholm ranks No. 26 by population.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.3 ‰ in Hørsholm, compared with an average of 25.7 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 111.8 ‰ in Hørsholm, compared with an average of 75.2 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 30.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 991 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rudersdal (57,912 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,964 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Hørsholm
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance30.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×1.7
- Real estate9.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.1% ×1.2
- Construction5.0% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.0% ×0.9
Where is Hørsholm?
Sunshine and temperatures: Hørsholm
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hørsholm?
Hørsholm has 25,354 residents (2026), ranking 83 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Hørsholm?
Hørsholm covers 31.3 km², with a density of 810 people per km².
Is the population of Hørsholm growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hørsholm went from 24,965 to 25,354, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Hørsholm?
Hørsholm is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.883, longitude 12.500.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hørsholm?
In Hørsholm, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 97 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hørsholm?
In Hørsholm, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 111.8 ‰ (2024), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hørsholm?
In Hørsholm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 991 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hørsholm?
The nearest to Hørsholm are Rudersdal (6.5 km), Allerød (8.5 km), Lyngby-Taarbæk (11 km), Fredensborg (11 km), Furesø (13 km).