Ishøj: population and statistics
Ishøj has a population of 24,685 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 932 people per km². It ranks 85 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,685 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 932 people/km²
- 6 m
Ishøj in numbers
Population of Ishøj over time
Ishøj had 22,358 residents in 2016 and 24,685 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,131 |
| 2022 | 23,225 |
| 2023 | 23,457 |
| 2024 | 23,663 |
| 2025 | 24,365 |
| 2026 | 24,685 |
All indicators for Ishøj
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 | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.1% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.1% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 39.5 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 96 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 10,072 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 2.5% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 14.4% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 40.2% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 59.2% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 37.6% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.53 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 12 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 30.9% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 47.2% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 10.8% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 78 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,233 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52.1 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 248,266 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 91 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 74.0% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 1 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.2 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 55 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 369.4 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.2% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 53 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Ishøj | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 31.7% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 49 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Ishøj ranks No. 27 by population.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 4.7% in Ishøj, compared with an average of 3.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 2.8% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1950: 2.5% in Ishøj, compared with an average of 38.1% in Capital Region of Denmark and 32.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 17.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,025 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”.
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built before 1950”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vallensbæk, 3.6 km away.
Business sectors: Ishøj
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance17.3% ×0.8
- Transport and storage15.7% ×5.6
- Construction14.7% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.7
- Real estate6.0% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.8% ×0.7
Where is Ishøj?
Sunshine and temperatures: Ishøj
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ishøj?
Ishøj has 24,685 residents (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Ishøj?
Ishøj covers 26.5 km², with a density of 932 people per km².
Is the population of Ishøj growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ishøj went from 22,358 to 24,685, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Ishøj?
Ishøj is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.617, longitude 12.317.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Ishøj?
In Ishøj, “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)” stands at 4.7% (2025), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 2.5%.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Ishøj?
In Ishøj, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 2.5% (2026), ranking 97 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ishøj?
In Ishøj, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,025 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ishøj?
The nearest to Ishøj are Vallensbæk (3.6 km), Greve (3.9 km), Albertslund (4.3 km), Høje-Taastrup (4.5 km), Brøndby (7.6 km).