Bærum: population and statistics
Bærum has a population of 133,228 (2026) across 189.0 km², or 705 people per km². It ranks 5 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 133,228 residents
- 189.0 km²
- 705 people/km²
- 9 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Bærum ranks No. 1 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 56.4% in Bærum, compared with an average of 41.8% in Akershus and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 940 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 38.1 times the national average.
Bærum in numbers
All indicators for Bærum
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 | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 36 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 55,460 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 6 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.5% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 294 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.9% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 139 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 58.6% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 347 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 38.5% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 5 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.1 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 345 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 16,102 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 4 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.9 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 638,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 1 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 25,402 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 190.7 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 118 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.7% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 350,197 | – | 112,411 | ranked 15 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 308 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 45.2% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 5 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 25.5% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 26 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Bærum | 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 | Bærum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 56.4% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 1 of 351 |
Population of Bærum over time
Bærum had 122,348 residents in 2016 and 133,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 128,233 |
| 2022 | 128,982 |
| 2023 | 129,874 |
| 2024 | 130,921 |
| 2025 | 132,358 |
| 2026 | 133,228 |
Where is Bærum?
Business sectors: Bærum
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.4% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.2
- Real estate9.4% ×0.9
- Construction9.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bærum
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bærum?
Bærum has 133,228 residents (2026), ranking 5 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Bærum?
Bærum covers 189.0 km², with a density of 705 people per km².
Is the population of Bærum growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bærum went from 122,348 to 133,228, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Bærum?
Bærum is in Akershus. Latitude 59.890, longitude 10.526.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Bærum?
In Bærum, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 638,400 NOK (2024), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Bærum?
In Bærum, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 56.4% (2025), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bærum?
In Bærum, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 940 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bærum?
The nearest to Bærum are Nesodden (12 km), Oslo - Oslove (12 km), Lier (18 km), Asker (21 km), Hole (22 km).