Helsingør Population 2026
Helsingør has a population of 35,048, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.6% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,048
Rank in Denmark
#29
Coordinates
56.04°N, 12.61°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
40 km
25 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 Helsingør
FAQ
What is the population of Helsingør?
Helsingør has a population of 35,048 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Helsingør in?
Helsingør is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Helsingør the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 40 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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