Eidsvoll: population and statistics
Eidsvoll has a population of 28,739 (2026) across 386.0 km², or 74.5 people per km². It ranks 42 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 28,739 residents
- 386.0 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 159 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Eidsvoll ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 42.9% in Eidsvoll, compared with an average of 35.8% in Akershus and 27.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 88.1 per 1,000 inh. in Eidsvoll, compared with an average of 105.7 per 1,000 inh. in Akershus and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 13.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 904 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,062 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hurdal, 15.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ullensaker (45,982 residents), 23 km away.
Eidsvoll in numbers
All indicators for Eidsvoll
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 | Eidsvoll | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.1% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 54 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eidsvoll | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 12,562 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 44 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.4% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 42.9% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.3% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 291 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 17.9% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 44 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 320 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eidsvoll | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,532 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 51 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 515,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 123 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,675 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.9 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 307 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eidsvoll | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.9% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 195 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 | Eidsvoll | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 25.3% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Eidsvoll | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 26.5% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 23 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Eidsvoll | 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 | Eidsvoll | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.2% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 103 of 351 |
Population of Eidsvoll over time
Eidsvoll had 23,811 residents in 2016 and 28,739 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,031 |
| 2022 | 26,716 |
| 2023 | 27,338 |
| 2024 | 27,916 |
| 2025 | 28,352 |
| 2026 | 28,739 |
Where is Eidsvoll?
Business sectors: Eidsvoll
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×1.2
- Construction12.8% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.8
- Real estate9.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.1% ×1.5
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Eidsvoll
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eidsvoll?
Eidsvoll has 28,739 residents (2026), ranking 42 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Eidsvoll?
Eidsvoll covers 386.0 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Eidsvoll growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eidsvoll went from 23,811 to 28,739, a change of +20.7%.
Where is Eidsvoll?
Eidsvoll is in Akershus. Latitude 60.347, longitude 11.251.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Eidsvoll?
In Eidsvoll, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 42.9% (2026), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eidsvoll?
In Eidsvoll, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 88.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 336 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eidsvoll?
In Eidsvoll, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 904 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eidsvoll?
The nearest to Eidsvoll are Hurdal (15 km), Nannestad (20 km), Nord-Odal (20 km), Ullensaker (23 km), Nes (27 km).