Hvidovre: population and statistics
Hvidovre has a population of 54,228 (2026) across 22.9 km², or 2,368 people per km². It ranks 36 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 54,228 residents
- 22.9 km²
- 2,368 people/km²
- 5 m
Hvidovre in numbers
Population of Hvidovre over time
Hvidovre had 52,831 residents in 2016 and 54,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 53,451 |
| 2022 | 53,267 |
| 2023 | 53,443 |
| 2024 | 53,760 |
| 2025 | 53,760 |
| 2026 | 54,228 |
All indicators for Hvidovre
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 | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.8% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.8 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 84 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 24,475 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 18.8% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 7.9% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 41.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 55.3% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 38.6% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.64 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 56 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 30.8% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 50.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 10.2% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 76 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) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,189 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.3 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 284,383 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 34 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.8% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 30 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.0 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 62 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 611.6 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 33.5% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 4 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Hvidovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 37.3% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 30 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Hvidovre ranks No. 10 by population.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): 33.5% in Hvidovre, compared with an average of 22.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 18.3% nationally.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: 7.9% in Hvidovre, compared with an average of 16.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 18.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rødovre, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frederiksberg (106,150 residents), 4.4 km away.
Business sectors: Hvidovre
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.8% ×0.9
- Construction13.6% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.7
- Transport and storage8.7% ×3.1
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.1
Where is Hvidovre?
Sunshine and temperatures: Hvidovre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hvidovre?
Hvidovre has 54,228 residents (2026), ranking 36 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Hvidovre?
Hvidovre covers 22.9 km², with a density of 2,368 people per km².
Is the population of Hvidovre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hvidovre went from 52,831 to 54,228, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Hvidovre?
Hvidovre is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.650, longitude 12.483.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): what is the figure for Hvidovre?
In Hvidovre, “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)” stands at 33.5% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 15.6%.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: what is the figure for Hvidovre?
In Hvidovre, “Dwellings built in 2000 or later” stands at 7.9% (2026), ranking 90 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hvidovre?
In Hvidovre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hvidovre?
The nearest to Hvidovre are Rødovre (3.9 km), Brøndby (4.2 km), Frederiksberg (4.4 km), Glostrup (5.5 km), Copenhagen (5.6 km).