Greve: population and statistics
Greve has a population of 54,120 (2026) across 60.4 km², or 896 people per km². It ranks 37 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 54,120 residents
- 60.4 km²
- 896 people/km²
- 1 m
Greve in numbers
Population of Greve over time
Greve had 49,518 residents in 2016 and 54,120 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,514 |
| 2022 | 50,818 |
| 2023 | 51,507 |
| 2024 | 52,157 |
| 2025 | 53,536 |
| 2026 | 54,120 |
All indicators for Greve
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 | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 21.5% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.8 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 69 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 22,856 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 5.3% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 17.6% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 70.8% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 28.9% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 59.5% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 42 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 19.0% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 56.1% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 2.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 14.1% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 7.8% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 89 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,542 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.9 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 306,548 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 18 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 81.3% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.8 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 83 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 454.2 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.6% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 16 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Greve | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 34.2% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 38 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Greve ranks No. 7 by population.
Dwellings built before 1950: 5.3% in Greve, compared with an average of 29.9% in Region Zealand and 32.2% nationally.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 0.3% in Greve, compared with an average of 7.1% in Region Zealand and 4.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 23.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,009 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Region Zealand for “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”.
- “Dwellings built before 1950”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ishøj, 3.9 km away.
Business sectors: Greve
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance23.1% ×1.1
- Construction12.4% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.9
- Real estate7.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×1.5
- Transport and storage6.1% ×2.2
- Information and communication4.8% ×1.0
Where is Greve?
Sunshine and temperatures: Greve
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greve?
Greve has 54,120 residents (2026), ranking 37 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Greve?
Greve covers 60.4 km², with a density of 896 people per km².
Is the population of Greve growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Greve went from 49,518 to 54,120, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Greve?
Greve is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.584, longitude 12.295.
Dwellings built before 1950: what is the figure for Greve?
In Greve, “Dwellings built before 1950” stands at 5.3% (2026), ranking 94 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 28.9%.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Greve?
In Greve, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 0.3% (2026), ranking 89 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Greve?
In Greve, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,009 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Greve?
The nearest to Greve are Ishøj (3.9 km), Vallensbæk (7.1 km), Høje-Taastrup (7.3 km), Albertslund (8.1 km), Solrød (9.4 km).