Hørsholm Population 2026
Hørsholm has a population of 47,680, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.8% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,680
Rank in Denmark
#17
Coordinates
55.88°N, 12.50°E
~29 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
23 km
14 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 |
| Rødovre | 40,652 | #23 |
| Charlottenlund | 40,000 | #24 |
| Ballerup | 40,000 | #25 |
| Hillerød | 35,357 | #27 |
Cities near Hørsholm
FAQ
What is the population of Hørsholm?
Hørsholm has a population of 47,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Hørsholm in?
Hørsholm is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Hørsholm the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 23 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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