Tårnby: population and statistics
Tårnby has a population of 44,214 (2026) across 66.1 km², or 669 people per km². It ranks 50 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 44,214 residents
- 66.1 km²
- 669 people/km²
- 4 m
Tårnby in numbers
Population of Tårnby over time
Tårnby had 42,860 residents in 2016 and 44,214 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,670 |
| 2022 | 42,723 |
| 2023 | 43,042 |
| 2024 | 43,915 |
| 2025 | 44,034 |
| 2026 | 44,214 |
All indicators for Tårnby
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 | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.9% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 41.9 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 78 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 19,545 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 19.3% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 8.8% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 45.0% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 54.0% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 49.4% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 84 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 7.6% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 70.2% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 2 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) | 12.6% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 5.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,368 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53.9 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 299,878 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 20 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.4% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.5 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 41 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 368.0 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.6% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Tårnby | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 32.9% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 43 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Tårnby ranks No. 15 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 70.2% in Tårnby, compared with an average of 24.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 15.9% nationally.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 368.0 ‰ in Tårnby, compared with an average of 419.6 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 483.3 ‰ 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 1,052 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,258 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dragør, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 6.4 km away.
Business sectors: Tårnby
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
- Construction14.6% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×1.0
- Transport and storage8.4% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×1.4
- Real estate5.8% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.6% ×1.1
Where is Tårnby?
Sunshine and temperatures: Tårnby
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tårnby?
Tårnby has 44,214 residents (2026), ranking 50 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Tårnby?
Tårnby covers 66.1 km², with a density of 669 people per km².
Is the population of Tårnby growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tårnby went from 42,860 to 44,214, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Tårnby?
Tårnby is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.633, longitude 12.600.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Tårnby?
In Tårnby, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 70.2% (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tårnby?
In Tårnby, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 368.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 93 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tårnby?
In Tårnby, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tårnby?
The nearest to Tårnby are Dragør (6.2 km), Copenhagen (6.4 km), Frederiksberg (6.5 km), Hvidovre (7.6 km), Rødovre (11 km).