Lørenskog: population and statistics
Lørenskog has a population of 51,511 (2026) across 67.0 km², or 769 people per km². It ranks 21 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +41.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 51,511 residents
- 67.0 km²
- 769 people/km²
- 182 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Lørenskog ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 41.6% in Lørenskog, compared with an average of 27.9% in Akershus and 21.8% nationally.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 45.8% in Lørenskog, compared with an average of 68.0% in Akershus and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 929 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “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 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 41.6 times the national average.
Lørenskog in numbers
All indicators for Lørenskog
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 | Lørenskog | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.6% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.7% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 77 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lørenskog | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 22,044 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 23 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.6% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 337 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 46.9% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 45.8% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 350 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 52.5% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.4 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 351 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lørenskog | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 4,183 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 25 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.2 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 555,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 26 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 6,321 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.7 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 322 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lørenskog | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.4% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lørenskog | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 349 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 44.0% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lørenskog | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 41.6% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 1 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lørenskog | 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 | Lørenskog | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 39.5% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Population of Lørenskog over time
Lørenskog had 36,368 residents in 2016 and 51,511 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,740 |
| 2022 | 44,693 |
| 2023 | 46,797 |
| 2024 | 48,188 |
| 2025 | 50,013 |
| 2026 | 51,511 |
Where is Lørenskog?
Business sectors: Lørenskog
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.3
- Transport and storage13.1% ×2.9
- Health and social work12.2% ×1.3
- Construction11.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×1.0
- Real estate7.1% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lørenskog
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lørenskog?
Lørenskog has 51,511 residents (2026), ranking 21 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lørenskog?
Lørenskog covers 67.0 km², with a density of 769 people per km².
Is the population of Lørenskog growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lørenskog went from 36,368 to 51,511, a change of +41.6%.
Where is Lørenskog?
Lørenskog is in Akershus. Latitude 59.899, longitude 10.964.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Lørenskog?
In Lørenskog, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 41.6% (2025), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Lørenskog?
In Lørenskog, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 45.8% (2026), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lørenskog?
In Lørenskog, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 929 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lørenskog?
The nearest to Lørenskog are Rælingen (6.3 km), Oslo - Oslove (13 km), Lillestrøm (14 km), Nordre Follo (17 km), Enebakk (18 km).