Lyngby-Taarbæk: population and statistics
Lyngby-Taarbæk has a population of 58,614 (2026) across 38.8 km², or 1,511 people per km². It ranks 29 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 58,614 residents
- 38.8 km²
- 1,511 people/km²
- 35 m
Lyngby-Taarbæk in numbers
Population of Lyngby-Taarbæk over time
Lyngby-Taarbæk had 55,097 residents in 2016 and 58,614 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,614 |
| 2022 | 57,826 |
| 2023 | 58,434 |
| 2024 | 58,538 |
| 2025 | 58,713 |
| 2026 | 58,614 |
All indicators for Lyngby-Taarbæk
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 | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.0% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 41.8 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 80 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 28,614 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 36.9% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 14.8% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 39.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 51.3% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 44.3% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 97 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 18.9% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 64.9% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 4.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 9.7% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 80 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) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,757 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.3 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 401,048 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 4 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 76.9% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.4 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 94 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 370.9 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.9% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 19 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Lyngby-Taarbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 57.3% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 3 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Lyngby-Taarbæk ranks No. 7 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.43 ‰ in Lyngby-Taarbæk, compared with an average of 4.00 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.4 ‰ in Lyngby-Taarbæk, compared with an average of 25.7 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 26.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 994 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,434 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rudersdal, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 12 km away.
Business sectors: Lyngby-Taarbæk
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance26.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical18.4% ×1.8
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.8
- Health and social work8.0% ×1.4
- Real estate7.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.9% ×0.7
- Construction4.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.8
Where is Lyngby-Taarbæk?
Sunshine and temperatures: Lyngby-Taarbæk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lyngby-Taarbæk?
Lyngby-Taarbæk has 58,614 residents (2026), ranking 29 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Lyngby-Taarbæk?
Lyngby-Taarbæk covers 38.8 km², with a density of 1,511 people per km².
Is the population of Lyngby-Taarbæk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lyngby-Taarbæk went from 55,097 to 58,614, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Lyngby-Taarbæk?
Lyngby-Taarbæk is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.783, longitude 12.500.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lyngby-Taarbæk?
In Lyngby-Taarbæk, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.43 ‰ (2025), ranking 97 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lyngby-Taarbæk?
In Lyngby-Taarbæk, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 94 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lyngby-Taarbæk?
In Lyngby-Taarbæk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 994 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lyngby-Taarbæk?
The nearest to Lyngby-Taarbæk are Rudersdal (4.7 km), Gentofte (4.9 km), Gladsaxe (5.7 km), Herlev (7.6 km), Furesø (8.0 km).