Copenhagen: population and statistics
Copenhagen has a population of 671,714 (2026) across 90.9 km², or 7,390 people per km². It ranks 1 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 671,714 residents
- 90.9 km²
- 7,390 people/km²
- 9 m
Copenhagen in numbers
Population of Copenhagen over time
Copenhagen had 591,481 residents in 2016 and 671,714 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 638,117 |
| 2022 | 644,431 |
| 2023 | 653,664 |
| 2024 | 659,350 |
| 2025 | 667,099 |
| 2026 | 671,714 |
All indicators for Copenhagen
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 | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 11.0% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 37.0 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 98 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 331,766 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 63.5% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 17.6% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 7.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 89.6% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 19.9% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.16 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 36 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 91.4% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 0.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 1.0% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 80 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 52,896 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.2 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 295,836 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 22 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 76.7% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 7 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 60 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 258.7 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 26.8% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 7 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Copenhagen | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 56.7% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 4 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen ranks No. 1 by population.
Share aged 65 and over: 11.0% in Copenhagen, compared with an average of 17.7% in Capital Region of Denmark and 21.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Number of occupied dwellings”.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,731 football pitches.
- Its population density is 52.7 times the national average.
Business sectors: Copenhagen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical16.8% ×1.6
- Information and communication10.9% ×2.2
- Real estate9.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade7.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×1.5
Where is Copenhagen?
Sunshine and temperatures: Copenhagen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has 671,714 residents (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Copenhagen?
Copenhagen covers 90.9 km², with a density of 7,390 people per km².
Is the population of Copenhagen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Copenhagen went from 591,481 to 671,714, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.683, longitude 12.550.
Share aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen, “Share aged 65 and over” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 331,766 (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Copenhagen?
The nearest to Copenhagen are Frederiksberg (1.2 km), Hvidovre (5.6 km), Rødovre (6.0 km), Tårnby (6.4 km), Gladsaxe (7.0 km).