Aurskog-Høland: population and statistics
Aurskog-Høland has a population of 18,458 (2026) across 1,053.0 km², or 17.5 people per km². It ranks 72 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,458 residents
- 1,053.0 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 199 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Aurskog-Høland ranks No. 14 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 83.8 years in Aurskog-Høland, compared with an average of 83.8 years in Akershus and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 37.0% in Aurskog-Høland, compared with an average of 35.8% in Akershus and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 914 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 147,479 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lillestrøm (96,771 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Aurskog-Høland in numbers
All indicators for Aurskog-Høland
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 120 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,818 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 69 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 37.0% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 35 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 84.5% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 13.1% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 73 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.7 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,335 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 62 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.5 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 183 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 500,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 182 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,072 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 166.4 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 178 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.6% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 243 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 601 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 142 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.5% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 143 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.9% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 57 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.8 years | 83.8 | 82.8 | ranked 1 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Aurskog-Høland | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.6% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 315 of 351 |
Population of Aurskog-Høland over time
Aurskog-Høland had 16,586 residents in 2016 and 18,458 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,591 |
| 2022 | 17,754 |
| 2023 | 17,945 |
| 2024 | 18,058 |
| 2025 | 18,314 |
| 2026 | 18,458 |
Where is Aurskog-Høland?
Business sectors: Aurskog-Høland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.0% ×1.9
- Construction16.7% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×1.0
- Real estate10.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.6
- Transport and storage6.1% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Aurskog-Høland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aurskog-Høland?
Aurskog-Høland has 18,458 residents (2026), ranking 72 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Aurskog-Høland?
Aurskog-Høland covers 1,053.0 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Aurskog-Høland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aurskog-Høland went from 16,586 to 18,458, a change of +11.3%.
Where is Aurskog-Høland?
Aurskog-Høland is in Akershus. Latitude 59.840, longitude 11.568.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Aurskog-Høland?
In Aurskog-Høland, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 83.8 years (2025), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Aurskog-Høland?
In Aurskog-Høland, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 37.0% (2026), ranking 35 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aurskog-Høland?
In Aurskog-Høland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 914 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aurskog-Høland?
The nearest to Aurskog-Høland are Lillestrøm (24 km), Enebakk (25 km), Rælingen (28 km), Eidskog (33 km), Nes (33 km).