Ishøj Population 2026
Ishøj has a population of 19,453, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,453
Rank in Denmark
#49
Coordinates
55.62°N, 12.35°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
15 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 |
| Ballerup | 40,000 | #25 |
Cities near Ishøj
- Vallensbæk16,515 people · ~2 km away
- Albertslund30,000 people · ~5 km away
- Greve47,671 people · ~5 km away
- Brøndbyvester20,000 people · ~5 km away
- Taastrup35,238 people · ~5 km away
- Glostrup23,128 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ishøj?
Ishøj has a population of 19,453 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Ishøj in?
Ishøj is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Ishøj the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 15 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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