Most Dense in Denmark

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Denmark

1 Frederiksberg 17 31,500/mi²
2 Copenhagen 17 19,006/mi²
3 Indre By 17 14,568/mi²
4 Valby 17 12,967/mi²
5 Rødovre 17 8,686/mi²
6 Århus 18 8,270/mi²
7 Hvidovre 17 5,468/mi²
8 Avedøre 17 5,459/mi²
9 Sønderborg 21 5,338/mi²
10 Frederikshavn 19 4,476/mi²
11 Aabenraa 21 4,269/mi²
12 Hadsten 18 4,046/mi²
13 Nyborg 21 4,031/mi²
14 Glostrup 17 3,967/mi²
15 Hørsholm 17 3,931/mi²
16 Charlottenlund 17 3,788/mi²
17 Vallensbæk 17 3,170/mi²
18 Tønder 21 2,879/mi²
19 Albertslund 17 2,678/mi²
20 Aalborg 19 2,271/mi²
21 Ballerup 17 2,123/mi²
22 Brøndbyvester 17 1,820/mi²
23 Greve 20 1,750/mi²
24 Odense 21 1,572/mi²
25 Ishøj 17 1,365/mi²
26 Taastrup 17 1,230/mi²
27 Brøndby Strand 17 1,084/mi²
28 Solrød Strand 20 1,037/mi²
29 Helsingør 17 956/mi²
30 Horsens 18 883/mi²
31 Farum 17 805/mi²
32 Birkerød 17 760/mi²
33 Kongens Lyngby 17 697/mi²
34 Fredericia 21 652/mi²
35 Dragør 17 623/mi²
36 Værløse 17 518/mi²
37 Silkeborg 18 516/mi²
38 Lillerød 17 508/mi²
39 Allerød 17 508/mi²
40 Måløv 17 466/mi²
41 Hillerød 17 415/mi²
42 Esbjerg 21 396/mi²
43 Køge 20 391/mi²
44 Hedehusene 17 382/mi²
45 Stenløse 17 363/mi²
46 Kolding 21 353/mi²
47 Vejle 21 346/mi²
48 Trørød 17 312/mi²
49 Fløng 17 310/mi²
50 Roskilde 20 297/mi²
51 Espergærde 17 229/mi²
52 Stavnsholt 17 224/mi²
53 Kokkedal 17 214/mi²
54 Randers 18 209/mi²
55 Vanløse 17 207/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 18 180/mi²
62 Nivå 17 179/mi²
63 Smørumnedre 17 173/mi²
64 Klinteby Frihed 20 167/mi²
65 Næstved 20 141/mi²
66 Nørresundby 19 137/mi²
67 Skagen 19 134/mi²
68 Hellebæk 17 117/mi²
69 Ålsgårde 17 117/mi²
70 Frederikssund 17 112/mi²
71 Holbæk 20 111/mi²
72 Hornbæk 17 108/mi²
73 Svendborg 21 104/mi²
74 Middelfart 21 99/mi²
75 Ølstykke 17 97/mi²
76 Skanderborg 18 89/mi²
77 Tilst 18 88/mi²
78 Slagelse 20 85/mi²
79 Odder 18 78/mi²
80 Helsinge 17 76/mi²
81 Herning 18 74/mi²
82 Lind 18 74/mi²
83 Holstebro 18 72/mi²
84 Hjørring 19 69/mi²
85 Struer 18 67/mi²
86 Gjellerup 18 64/mi²
87 Viborg 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 55/mi²
93 Skive 18 53/mi²
94 Rønne 17 52/mi²
95 Frederiksværk 17 51/mi²
96 Sorø 20 51/mi²
97 Løgten 18 49/mi²
98 Slangerup 17 45/mi²
99 Svenstrup 19 44/mi²
100 Hasselager 18 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. Frederiksberg leads with 31,500 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. Frederiksberg has 31,500 people per square mile - that's roughly 49 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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