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Copenhagen overview
Copenhagen (orange) and the other large cities of Denmark
Copenhagen lies in Capital Region in Denmark at 55.68°N, 12.57°E, about 14 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Copenhagen (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Denmark: the next largest cities are Århus (285,273), Odense (180,863), Aalborg (142,937). Together, the three largest cities hold 26.9% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Frederiksberg, about 2 km away, followed by Hvidovre (7 km).
Denmark as a whole has a live population of 6,029,830 (+0.3% a year) and ranks #114 of 238 countries — see the Denmark population page for the full statistics and the Denmark atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Copenhagen
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Frederiksberg Capital Region | 2 km | 95,029 |
| Hvidovre Capital Region | 7 km | 53,527 |
| Rødovre Capital Region | 7 km | 40,652 |
| Charlottenlund Capital Region | 9 km | 40,000 |
| Avedøre Capital Region | 9 km | 53,443 |
| Ballerup Capital Region | 14 km | 40,000 |
| Taastrup Capital Region | 17 km | 35,238 |
| Greve Zealand | 20 km | 47,671 |
Largest cities in Denmark
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CopenhagenCapital | Capital Region | 1,153,615 |
| 2 | Århus | Central Jutland | 285,273 |
| 3 | Odense | South Denmark | 180,863 |
| 4 | Aalborg | North Denmark | 142,937 |
| 5 | Frederiksberg | Capital Region | 95,029 |
| 6 | Esbjerg | South Denmark | 71,698 |
| 7 | Randers | Central Jutland | 62,802 |
| 8 | Kolding | South Denmark | 61,638 |
| 9 | Horsens | Central Jutland | 61,074 |
| 10 | Vejle | South Denmark | 60,231 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has about 1,153,615 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Copenhagen the capital of Denmark?
Yes — Copenhagen is the national capital of Denmark.
How big is Copenhagen compared with the rest of Denmark?
Its 1,153,615 residents are 19.1% of the 6,029,830 people living in Denmark today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Copenhagen?
In Capital Region, Denmark, at latitude 55.68 and longitude 12.57, 14 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Frederiksberg (2 km), Hvidovre (7 km), Rødovre (7 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Copenhagen Population 2026 — Denmark. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/denmark/copenhagen/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/denmark/copenhagen/">Copenhagen Population 2026 — Denmark</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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