Rødovre: population and statistics
Rødovre has a population of 45,138 (2026) across 12.2 km², or 3,700 people per km². It ranks 47 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 45,138 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 3,700 people/km²
- 21 m
Rødovre in numbers
Population of Rødovre over time
Rødovre had 38,002 residents in 2016 and 45,138 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,113 |
| 2022 | 41,382 |
| 2023 | 42,563 |
| 2024 | 44,328 |
| 2025 | 44,734 |
| 2026 | 45,138 |
All indicators for Rødovre
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 | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.0% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.8 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 84 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 20,581 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 18.4% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 15.6% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 38.4% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 61.6% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 36.8% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.56 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 30 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 21.0% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 61.1% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 9.9% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 93 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,512 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.7 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 282,144 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 35 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.9% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.8 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 77 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 346.6 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.9% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Rødovre | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 40.0% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Rødovre ranks No. 14 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 346.6 ‰ in Rødovre, compared with an average of 419.6 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 0.2% in Rødovre, compared with an average of 0.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 4.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,042 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in blocks of flats”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 26.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Glostrup, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frederiksberg (106,150 residents), 4.9 km away.
Business sectors: Rødovre
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.0% ×0.9
- Construction16.7% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.5
- Real estate7.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.7% ×2.0
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
Where is Rødovre?
Sunshine and temperatures: Rødovre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rødovre?
Rødovre has 45,138 residents (2026), ranking 47 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Rødovre?
Rødovre covers 12.2 km², with a density of 3,700 people per km².
Is the population of Rødovre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rødovre went from 38,002 to 45,138, a change of +18.8%.
Where is Rødovre?
Rødovre is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.681, longitude 12.455.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rødovre?
In Rødovre, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 346.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Rødovre?
In Rødovre, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 0.2% (2026), ranking 93 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rødovre?
In Rødovre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,042 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rødovre?
The nearest to Rødovre are Glostrup (3.8 km), Brøndby (3.8 km), Hvidovre (3.9 km), Frederiksberg (4.9 km), Herlev (5.1 km).