Ballerup Population 2026
Ballerup has a population of 40,000, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.7% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,000
Rank in Denmark
#25
Coordinates
55.73°N, 12.36°E
~34 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Capital Region
| City | Population | Rank in Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 1,153,615 | #1 |
| Frederiksberg | 95,029 | #5 |
| Hvidovre | 53,527 | #11 |
| Avedøre | 53,443 | #13 |
| Hørsholm | 47,680 | #17 |
| Rødovre | 40,652 | #23 |
| Charlottenlund | 40,000 | #24 |
| Hillerød | 35,357 | #27 |
Cities near Ballerup
- Glostrup23,128 people · ~8 km away
- Rødovre40,652 people · ~8 km away
- Albertslund30,000 people · ~8 km away
- Farum20,312 people · ~9 km away
- Taastrup35,238 people · ~10 km away
- Brøndbyvester20,000 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ballerup?
Ballerup has a population of 40,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Ballerup in?
Ballerup is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Ballerup the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 14 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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