Lillerød Population 2026
Lillerød has a population of 16,741, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,741
Rank in Denmark
#53
Coordinates
55.87°N, 12.35°E
~45 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
26 km
16 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 Lillerød
FAQ
What is the population of Lillerød?
Lillerød has a population of 16,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Lillerød in?
Lillerød is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Lillerød the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 26 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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