Enebakk: population and statistics
Enebakk has a population of 11,697 (2026) across 195.0 km², or 60.0 people per km². It ranks 101 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,697 residents
- 195.0 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 164 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Enebakk ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 16.8% in Enebakk, compared with an average of 17.5% in Akershus and 19.2% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 26.7% in Enebakk, compared with an average of 27.9% in Akershus and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 22.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 944 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,311 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rælingen (20,904 residents), 14 km away.
Enebakk in numbers
All indicators for Enebakk
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 | Enebakk | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 329 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.9% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 67 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Enebakk | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,724 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 119 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.6% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 292 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 30.9% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 68 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.0% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.4% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 150 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.2 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Enebakk | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,210 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 114 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.4 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 531,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 61 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,707 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.9 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Enebakk | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.3% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 147 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Enebakk | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 285 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 30.1% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 58 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Enebakk | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 26.7% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 21 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Enebakk | 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 | Enebakk | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.9% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 192 of 351 |
Population of Enebakk over time
Enebakk had 10,870 residents in 2016 and 11,697 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,065 |
| 2022 | 11,249 |
| 2023 | 11,392 |
| 2024 | 11,482 |
| 2025 | 11,549 |
| 2026 | 11,697 |
Where is Enebakk?
Business sectors: Enebakk
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction22.4% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.7
- Transport and storage7.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Real estate6.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Enebakk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Enebakk?
Enebakk has 11,697 residents (2026), ranking 101 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Enebakk?
Enebakk covers 195.0 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Enebakk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Enebakk went from 10,870 to 11,697, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Enebakk?
Enebakk is in Akershus. Latitude 59.764, longitude 11.144.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Enebakk?
In Enebakk, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 16.8% (2026), ranking 329 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Enebakk?
In Enebakk, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 26.7% (2025), ranking 21 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Enebakk?
In Enebakk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 944 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Enebakk?
The nearest to Enebakk are Rælingen (14 km), Nordre Follo (16 km), Lørenskog (18 km), Indre Østfold (20 km), Lillestrøm (21 km).