Rudersdal: population and statistics
Rudersdal has a population of 57,912 (2026) across 73.4 km², or 789 people per km². It ranks 31 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 57,912 residents
- 73.4 km²
- 789 people/km²
- 49 m
Rudersdal in numbers
Population of Rudersdal over time
Rudersdal had 55,739 residents in 2016 and 57,912 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,024 |
| 2022 | 57,247 |
| 2023 | 57,193 |
| 2024 | 57,237 |
| 2025 | 57,342 |
| 2026 | 57,912 |
All indicators for Rudersdal
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 | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.9% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.2 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 51 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 25,639 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 18.6% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 11.9% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 58.3% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 38.2% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 63.0% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 85 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 14.2% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 59.6% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 18.8% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 5,976 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.4 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 538,360 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 2 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.0% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.6 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 66 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 693.0 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 33.0% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 5 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Rudersdal | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 55.8% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 5 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Rudersdal ranks No. 8 by population.
Average disposable income per person: 538,360 DKK in Rudersdal, compared with an average of 322,023 DKK in Capital Region of Denmark and 288,135 DKK nationally.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): 33.0% in Rudersdal, compared with an average of 22.9% in Capital Region of Denmark and 18.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 32.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,007 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average disposable income per person”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,280 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lyngby-Taarbæk, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 16 km away.
Business sectors: Rudersdal
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance32.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical19.2% ×1.8
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade7.7% ×0.8
- Real estate6.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.0
- Construction4.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.7% ×0.7
Where is Rudersdal?
Sunshine and temperatures: Rudersdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rudersdal?
Rudersdal has 57,912 residents (2026), ranking 31 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Rudersdal?
Rudersdal covers 73.4 km², with a density of 789 people per km².
Is the population of Rudersdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rudersdal went from 55,739 to 57,912, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Rudersdal?
Rudersdal is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.825, longitude 12.492.
Average disposable income per person: what is the figure for Rudersdal?
In Rudersdal, “Average disposable income per person” stands at 538,360 DKK (2024), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 272,448 DKK.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): what is the figure for Rudersdal?
In Rudersdal, “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)” stands at 33.0% (2026), ranking 5 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 15.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rudersdal?
In Rudersdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,007 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rudersdal?
The nearest to Rudersdal are Lyngby-Taarbæk (4.7 km), Hørsholm (6.5 km), Furesø (8.0 km), Allerød (9.1 km), Gentofte (9.1 km).