Jevnaker: population and statistics
Jevnaker has a population of 7,040 (2026) across 194.0 km², or 36.3 people per km². It ranks 147 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,040 residents
- 194.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 154 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Jevnaker ranks No. 20 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 86.2 per 1,000 inh. in Jevnaker, compared with an average of 105.7 per 1,000 inh. in Akershus and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 83.8 years in Jevnaker, compared with an average of 83.8 years in Akershus and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 901 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,171 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ringerike (31,942 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Jevnaker in numbers
All indicators for Jevnaker
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 | Jevnaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 230 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.5% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 123 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jevnaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,476 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 153 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 189 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 26.8% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 110 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.1% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.6% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 94 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jevnaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 607 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 200 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.2 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 340 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 505,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 154 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 817 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 192 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.1 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jevnaker | 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) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jevnaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 29.6% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 61 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Jevnaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.9% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 132 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Jevnaker | 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 | Jevnaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.7% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 169 of 351 |
Population of Jevnaker over time
Jevnaker had 6,629 residents in 2016 and 7,040 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,867 |
| 2022 | 6,908 |
| 2023 | 6,990 |
| 2024 | 7,037 |
| 2025 | 7,043 |
| 2026 | 7,040 |
Where is Jevnaker?
Business sectors: Jevnaker
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.2% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work12.0% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.7
- Real estate7.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Jevnaker
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jevnaker?
Jevnaker has 7,040 residents (2026), ranking 147 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Jevnaker?
Jevnaker covers 194.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Jevnaker growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jevnaker went from 6,629 to 7,040, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Jevnaker?
Jevnaker is in Akershus. Latitude 60.239, longitude 10.393.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jevnaker?
In Jevnaker, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 86.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 340 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Jevnaker?
In Jevnaker, “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 Jevnaker?
In Jevnaker, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 901 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jevnaker?
The nearest to Jevnaker are Ringerike (14 km), Lunner (15 km), Hole (22 km), Gran (23 km), Nannestad (31 km).