Hurdal: population and statistics
Hurdal has a population of 3,078 (2026) across 261.0 km², or 11.8 people per km². It ranks 226 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,078 residents
- 261.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 227 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Hurdal ranks No. 21 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.1 per 1,000 inh. in Hurdal, compared with an average of 8.3 per 1,000 inh. in Akershus and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 83.8 years in Hurdal, compared with an average of 83.8 years in Akershus and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 899 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,555 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eidsvoll (28,739 residents), 15 km away.
Hurdal in numbers
All indicators for Hurdal
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 | Hurdal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 220 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hurdal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,597 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 240 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.9% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 102 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.0% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.0% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 169 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.9% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 233.3 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hurdal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 399 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 254 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 459,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 540 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 175.4 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 29 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hurdal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.0% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hurdal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 598 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 154 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.1% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 167 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hurdal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.2% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hurdal | 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 | Hurdal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.3% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 248 of 351 |
Population of Hurdal over time
Hurdal had 2,837 residents in 2016 and 3,078 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,838 |
| 2022 | 2,905 |
| 2023 | 2,944 |
| 2024 | 3,041 |
| 2025 | 3,022 |
| 2026 | 3,078 |
Where is Hurdal?
Business sectors: Hurdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.5% ×1.8
- Construction13.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.9
- Real estate6.6% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Hurdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hurdal?
Hurdal has 3,078 residents (2026), ranking 226 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hurdal?
Hurdal covers 261.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Hurdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hurdal went from 2,837 to 3,078, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Hurdal?
Hurdal is in Akershus. Latitude 60.416, longitude 11.009.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hurdal?
In Hurdal, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.1 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 15 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Hurdal?
In Hurdal, “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.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hurdal?
In Hurdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 899 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hurdal?
The nearest to Hurdal are Eidsvoll (15 km), Nannestad (19 km), Østre Toten (23 km), Lunner (26 km), Gran (28 km).