Lillestrøm: population and statistics
Lillestrøm has a population of 96,771 (2026) across 410.0 km², or 236 people per km². It ranks 9 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 96,771 residents
- 410.0 km²
- 236 people/km²
- 150 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Lillestrøm ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 34.6% in Lillestrøm, compared with an average of 27.9% in Akershus and 21.8% nationally.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 61.3% in Lillestrøm, compared with an average of 68.0% in Akershus and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 914 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 57,423 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rælingen, 9.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oslo - Oslove (728,714 residents), 26 km away.
Lillestrøm in numbers
All indicators for Lillestrøm
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 | Lillestrøm | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 340 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.6% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 81 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lillestrøm | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 41,363 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 10 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.2% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 306 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 39.5% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 20 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 61.3% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 344 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 29.7% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 340 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lillestrøm | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 10,159 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 9 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.0 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 559,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 13,936 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 9 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.0 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lillestrøm | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.8% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 17 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lillestrøm | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 37.3% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 26 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lillestrøm | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 34.6% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 6 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lillestrøm | 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 | Lillestrøm | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 36.5% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 37 of 351 |
Population of Lillestrøm over time
Lillestrøm had 81,339 residents in 2016 and 96,771 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 86,953 |
| 2022 | 89,095 |
| 2023 | 91,515 |
| 2024 | 94,201 |
| 2025 | 95,762 |
| 2026 | 96,771 |
Where is Lillestrøm?
Business sectors: Lillestrøm
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.3
- Construction11.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×1.0
- Transport and storage10.7% ×2.4
- Health and social work9.2% ×1.0
- Real estate8.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.0% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Lillestrøm
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lillestrøm?
Lillestrøm has 96,771 residents (2026), ranking 9 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lillestrøm?
Lillestrøm covers 410.0 km², with a density of 236 people per km².
Is the population of Lillestrøm growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lillestrøm went from 81,339 to 96,771, a change of +19.0%.
Where is Lillestrøm?
Lillestrøm is in Akershus. Latitude 59.950, longitude 11.200.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Lillestrøm?
In Lillestrøm, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 34.6% (2025), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Lillestrøm?
In Lillestrøm, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 61.3% (2026), ranking 344 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lillestrøm?
In Lillestrøm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 914 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lillestrøm?
The nearest to Lillestrøm are Rælingen (9.7 km), Lørenskog (14 km), Gjerdrum (18 km), Enebakk (21 km), Ullensaker (22 km).