Most Dense in Denmark

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Most Dense — Denmark

1 Copenhagen 17 32,867/mi²

2 Frederiksberg 17 28,282/mi²

3 Indre By 17 14,568/mi²

4 Valby 17 12,967/mi²

5 Rødovre 17 8,686/mi²

6 Århus 18 8,118/mi²

7 Tønder 21 6,260/mi²

8 Hvidovre 17 5,468/mi²

9 Avedøre 17 5,459/mi²

10 Sønderborg 21 5,371/mi²

11 Aabenraa 21 4,385/mi²

12 Frederikshavn 19 4,318/mi²

13 Nyborg 21 4,057/mi²

14 Hadsten 18 4,046/mi²

15 Glostrup 17 3,967/mi²

16 Hørsholm 17 3,947/mi²

17 Charlottenlund 17 3,788/mi²

18 Vallensbæk 17 3,170/mi²

19 Albertslund 17 2,901/mi²

20 Aalborg 19 2,663/mi²

21 Ballerup 17 2,123/mi²

22 Brøndbyvester 17 1,820/mi²

23 Greve 20 1,750/mi²

24 Odense 21 1,533/mi²

25 Ishøj 17 1,327/mi²

26 Taastrup 17 1,164/mi²

27 Brøndby Strand 17 1,084/mi²

28 Solrød Strand 20 1,037/mi²

29 Horsens 18 837/mi²

30 Farum 17 805/mi²

31 Allerød 17 777/mi²

32 Birkerød 17 760/mi²

33 Helsingør 17 707/mi²

34 Kongens Lyngby 17 658/mi²

35 Fredericia 21 646/mi²

36 Dragør 17 623/mi²

37 Værløse 17 518/mi²

38 Silkeborg 18 505/mi²

39 Lillerød 17 503/mi²

40 Måløv 17 466/mi²

41 Hillerød 17 407/mi²

42 Esbjerg 21 397/mi²

43 Køge 20 388/mi²

44 Hedehusene 17 382/mi²

45 Stenløse 17 363/mi²

46 Kolding 21 342/mi²

47 Vejle 21 336/mi²

48 Trørød 17 312/mi²

49 Fløng 17 310/mi²

50 Roskilde 20 289/mi²

51 Espergærde 17 229/mi²

52 Stavnsholt 17 224/mi²

53 Kokkedal 17 214/mi²

54 Vanløse 17 207/mi²

55 Randers 18 203/mi²

56 Humlebæk 17 200/mi²

57 Fredensborg 17 200/mi²

58 Tune 20 195/mi²

59 Tårnby 17 181/mi²

60 Ringsted 20 180/mi²

61 Viby 18 179/mi²

62 Nivå 17 178/mi²

63 Smørumnedre 17 173/mi²

64 Klinteby Frihed 20 167/mi²

65 Hedensted 18 147/mi²

66 Næstved 20 139/mi²

67 Skagen 19 137/mi²

68 Nørresundby 19 137/mi²

69 Hellebæk 17 117/mi²

70 Ålsgårde 17 117/mi²

71 Frederikssund 17 112/mi²

72 Holbæk 20 111/mi²

73 Hornbæk 17 108/mi²

74 Svendborg 21 104/mi²

75 Middelfart 21 99/mi²

76 Ølstykke 17 97/mi²

77 Tilst 18 88/mi²

78 Slagelse 20 85/mi²

79 Odder 18 83/mi²

80 Helsinge 17 76/mi²

81 Herning 18 72/mi²

82 Hjørring 19 68/mi²

83 Struer 18 67/mi²

84 Skanderborg 18 65/mi²

85 Gjellerup 18 64/mi²

86 Viborg 18 63/mi²

87 Holstebro 18 62/mi²

88 Gilleleje 17 60/mi²

89 Christianshavn 17 56/mi²

90 Jyllinge 20 56/mi²

91 Haslev 20 56/mi²

92 Haderslev 21 54/mi²

93 Skive 18 53/mi²

94 Rønne 17 52/mi²

95 Sorø 20 51/mi²

96 Frederiksværk 17 51/mi²

97 Løgten 18 49/mi²

98 Slangerup 17 45/mi²

99 Svenstrup 19 44/mi²

100 Nykøbing Falster 20 42/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Denmark pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Copenhagen leads with 32,867 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Copenhagen has 32,867 people per square mile — that's roughly 51 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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