Vallensbæk: population and statistics
Vallensbæk has a population of 18,689 (2026) across 9.5 km², or 1,967 people per km². It ranks 91 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,689 residents
- 9.5 km²
- 1,967 people/km²
- 3 m
Vallensbæk in numbers
Population of Vallensbæk over time
Vallensbæk had 15,419 residents in 2016 and 18,689 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,515 |
| 2022 | 16,488 |
| 2023 | 17,031 |
| 2024 | 17,800 |
| 2025 | 18,322 |
| 2026 | 18,689 |
All indicators for Vallensbæk
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 | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.5% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 23.0% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 39.7 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 94 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 7,324 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 1.8% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 30.8% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 51.2% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 46.9% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 61.2% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 78 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 43.4% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 41.8% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 6.2% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 95 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 840 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47.2 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 298,557 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 21 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 81.4% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 12 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 | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.6 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 98 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 379.5 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 90 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 17.7% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 28 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Vallensbæk | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 42.1% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 18 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Vallensbæk ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings built before 1950: 1.8% in Vallensbæk, compared with an average of 38.1% in Capital Region of Denmark and 32.2% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.6 ‰ in Vallensbæk, compared with an average of 25.7 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 20.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,031 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”.
- “Dwellings built before 1950”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.0 times the national average.
Business sectors: Vallensbæk
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance20.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×1.4
- Transport and storage12.4% ×4.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.9
Where is Vallensbæk?
Sunshine and temperatures: Vallensbæk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vallensbæk?
Vallensbæk has 18,689 residents (2026), ranking 91 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Vallensbæk?
Vallensbæk covers 9.5 km², with a density of 1,967 people per km².
Is the population of Vallensbæk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vallensbæk went from 15,419 to 18,689, a change of +21.2%.
Where is Vallensbæk?
Vallensbæk is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.633, longitude 12.367.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Vallensbæk?
In Vallensbæk, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 1.8% (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vallensbæk?
In Vallensbæk, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vallensbæk?
In Vallensbæk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,031 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vallensbæk?
The nearest to Vallensbæk are Albertslund (2.1 km), Ishøj (3.6 km), Brøndby (3.9 km), Glostrup (4.3 km), Høje-Taastrup (6.3 km).