Køge: population and statistics
Køge has a population of 63,962 (2026) across 257.5 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 23 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 63,962 residents
- 257.5 km²
- 248 people/km²
- 3 m
Køge in numbers
Population of Køge over time
Køge had 59,868 residents in 2016 and 63,962 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,475 |
| 2022 | 61,718 |
| 2023 | 62,458 |
| 2024 | 62,848 |
| 2025 | 63,335 |
| 2026 | 63,962 |
All indicators for Køge
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 | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.5% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 43.2 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 62 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 28,211 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 18.9% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 21.7% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 65.8% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 33.2% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 52.4% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.43 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 59 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 12.8% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 48.3% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 19.8% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.5% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 4.1% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 63 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,491 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.5 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 291,848 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 25 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 79.2% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.2 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 81 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 467.5 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.9% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 19 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Køge | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 32.3% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 45 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Køge ranks No. 5 by population.
Residential buildings with district heating: 12.8% in Køge, compared with an average of 28.9% in Region Zealand and 58.3% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Køge, compared with an average of 65.9 ‰ in Region Zealand and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 21.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,012 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with district heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,064 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Solrød, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frederiksberg (106,150 residents), 34 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Køge
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance21.4% ×1.0
- Construction12.1% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.9
- Real estate8.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.5% ×1.0
Where is Køge?
Sunshine and temperatures: Køge
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Køge?
Køge has 63,962 residents (2026), ranking 23 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Køge?
Køge covers 257.5 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Køge growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Køge went from 59,868 to 63,962, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Køge?
Køge is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.450, longitude 12.183.
Residential buildings with district heating: what is the figure for Køge?
In Køge, “Residential buildings with district heating” stands at 12.8% (2026), ranking 91 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 48.7%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Køge?
In Køge, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 81 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Køge?
In Køge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,012 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Køge?
The nearest to Køge are Solrød (9.5 km), Stevns (15 km), Greve (16 km), Ishøj (20 km), Faxe (20 km).