Gjerdrum: population and statistics
Gjerdrum has a population of 7,478 (2026) across 82.0 km², or 91.2 people per km². It ranks 138 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,478 residents
- 82.0 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 160 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Gjerdrum ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 47.9% in Gjerdrum, compared with an average of 35.8% in Akershus and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 931 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,485 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nittedal (26,032 residents), 8.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,724 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Gjerdrum in numbers
All indicators for Gjerdrum
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 | Gjerdrum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.1% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 105 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gjerdrum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,171 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 168 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 308 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 47.9% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 3 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 79.9% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 282 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.0% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 60 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.6 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 337 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gjerdrum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 884 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 146 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.2 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 216 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 578,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,256 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 136 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 168.0 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gjerdrum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.2% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gjerdrum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 568 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 38.4% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 19 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Gjerdrum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 22.4% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 44 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gjerdrum | 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 | Gjerdrum | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 32.9% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 68 of 351 |
Population of Gjerdrum over time
Gjerdrum had 6,323 residents in 2016 and 7,478 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,043 |
| 2022 | 6,989 |
| 2023 | 7,285 |
| 2024 | 7,398 |
| 2025 | 7,453 |
| 2026 | 7,478 |
Where is Gjerdrum?
Business sectors: Gjerdrum
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.0% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.3% ×1.1
- Transport and storage11.0% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.9
- Real estate8.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Gjerdrum
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gjerdrum?
Gjerdrum has 7,478 residents (2026), ranking 138 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gjerdrum?
Gjerdrum covers 82.0 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Gjerdrum growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gjerdrum went from 6,323 to 7,478, a change of +18.3%.
Where is Gjerdrum?
Gjerdrum is in Akershus. Latitude 60.083, longitude 11.014.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Gjerdrum?
In Gjerdrum, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 47.9% (2026), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Gjerdrum?
In Gjerdrum, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 578,300 NOK (2024), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gjerdrum?
In Gjerdrum, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 931 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gjerdrum?
The nearest to Gjerdrum are Nittedal (8.0 km), Ullensaker (11 km), Lillestrøm (18 km), Nannestad (18 km), Lørenskog (21 km).