Birkerød Population 2026
Birkerød has a population of 20,877, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,877
Rank in Denmark
#43
Coordinates
55.85°N, 12.43°E
~53 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
21 km
13 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 |
| Ballerup | 40,000 | #25 |
Cities near Birkerød
FAQ
What is the population of Birkerød?
Birkerød has a population of 20,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Birkerød in?
Birkerød is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Birkerød the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 21 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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