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Copenhagen

Last updated 2026-06-12
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Copenhagen is a city in Denmark. Rent is N/A EUR/m²/month (from dst_byg55_2024). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-12.

Average net cold rent N/A EUR/m²/month dst_byg55_2024
Unemployment rate No data

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-12

Country: Denmark · Population 660,000 persons · Last checked 2026-06-12

Work & income

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
GDP per capita 62,000 EUR/capita dst_statbank_2025 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has GDP per capita at 62,000 EUR/capita, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_statbank_2025.
Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) 115 index (DK=100) dst_statbank_2025 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) at 115 index (DK=100), observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_statbank_2025.

Cost & housing

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Average net cold rent N/A EUR/m²/month dst_byg55_2024 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has Average net cold rent at N/A, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_byg55_2024.

Student and university life

Student and university life — Copenhagen
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence

Remote work and nomad infrastructure

Remote work and nomad infrastructure — Copenhagen
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence
Gigabit broadband availability 96 % bredbaandsatlas_2024 2026-06-09 AFresh

Expat and international community

Expat and international community — Copenhagen
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence

Immigration and registration services

Immigration and registration services — Copenhagen
ServiceSourceObserved
Immigration office SIRI / nyidanmark.dk 2026-06-10

Economic profile

Economic profile — Copenhagen
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence
GDP per capita 62,000 EUR/capita dst_statbank_2025 2026-06-09 AFresh

Quality of life & safety

Connectivity

Connectivity — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability 96 % bredbaandsatlas_2024 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has Gigabit broadband availability at 96 percent, observed on 2026-06-09 from bredbaandsatlas_2024.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Passenger car density 380 per 1000 dst_bil7_2024 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has Passenger car density at 380 per 1000, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_bil7_2024.

Healthcare

Healthcare — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) 410 per 100k sdr_2024 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 410 per 100k, observed on 2026-06-09 from sdr_2024.
Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Environment, air quality & demographics

Tier-3 factors relevant at the final comparison stage.

Overview

Overview — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Total land area 86.4 km² dst_statbank_2025 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has Total land area at 86.4 km², observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_statbank_2025.

Demographics

Demographics — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) 39 years dst_folk1a_2024 Source-backed 2026-06-09 AFresh
Copenhagen has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 39 years, observed on 2026-06-09 from dst_folk1a_2024.

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Copenhagen, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

0 city-level metrics· 8 country-level· Not yet city-level:Work & labour marketCost & incomeSafetyEducationEnvironment & climateAir quality

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Copenhagen.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Københavns Kommune 2026-06-10
Statistics portal Danmarks Statistik (DST) Statbank 2026-06-10
Immigration office SIRI / nyidanmark.dk 2026-06-10
Public transport DOT / Movia / DSB 2026-06-10

Frequently asked about Copenhagen

How much is rent in Copenhagen?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Copenhagen?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Copenhagen safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

0 metrics are measured at city level. 8 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Copenhagen’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-12. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Copenhagen figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.

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Data on this page comes from official public sources. See individual metric source links for provenance. No legal or medical advice.

Official sources

  1. Københavns Kommune
  2. SIRI — Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration
  3. nyidanmark.dk — Danish immigration portal (English)
  4. Danmarks Statistik (DST)
  5. DMI — Danish Meteorological Institute
  6. Sundhedsstyrelsen (SST) — Danish Health Authority
  7. Sundhedsdatastyrelsen — Danish Health Data Authority
  8. Energistyrelsen — Danish Energy Agency (Bredbåndsatlas)
  9. SKAT — Danish tax authority
  10. Indenrigsministeriet — Ministry of Interior
  11. Udbetaling Danmark
  12. Rigspolitiet — Danish National Police
  13. Boligsiden — Danish housing market
  14. Movia — Public transport authority (Zealand)
  15. DOT — Din Offentlige Transport (Copenhagen)
  16. DSB — Danish State Railways
  17. UFM — Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science
  18. BUVM — Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
  19. Statistics Denmark — Statbank API
  20. Eurostat (European Commission)
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