Lunner: population and statistics
Lunner has a population of 9,463 (2026) across 272.0 km², or 34.8 people per km². It ranks 120 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,463 residents
- 272.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 376 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Lunner ranks No. 18 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 83.8 years in Lunner, compared with an average of 83.8 years in Akershus and 83.1 years nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 98.9 per 1,000 inh. in Lunner, compared with an average of 105.7 per 1,000 inh. in Akershus and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 915 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,095 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Jevnaker, 15.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nannestad (16,662 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lunner in numbers
All indicators for Lunner
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 | Lunner | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 174 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.3% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 135 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lunner | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,515 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 124 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.0% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 186 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 26.9% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 109 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) | 4.4% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.7 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lunner | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 936 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 138 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.9 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 298 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 528,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 71 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,397 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 147.6 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 236 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.4 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 285 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lunner | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.0% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 157 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 | Lunner | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 587 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 183 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 28.8% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 70 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lunner | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.0% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lunner | 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 | Lunner | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.0% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 112 of 351 |
Population of Lunner over time
Lunner had 9,044 residents in 2016 and 9,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,062 |
| 2022 | 9,144 |
| 2023 | 9,307 |
| 2024 | 9,357 |
| 2025 | 9,420 |
| 2026 | 9,463 |
Where is Lunner?
Business sectors: Lunner
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.0% ×1.6
- Construction15.7% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.8
- Real estate9.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lunner
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lunner?
Lunner has 9,463 residents (2026), ranking 120 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lunner?
Lunner covers 272.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Lunner growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lunner went from 9,044 to 9,463, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Lunner?
Lunner is in Akershus. Latitude 60.253, longitude 10.667.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Lunner?
In Lunner, “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.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lunner?
In Lunner, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 98.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 298 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lunner?
In Lunner, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 915 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lunner?
The nearest to Lunner are Jevnaker (15 km), Nannestad (16 km), Gran (23 km), Nittedal (23 km), Hurdal (26 km).