Nannestad: population and statistics
Nannestad has a population of 16,662 (2026) across 324.0 km², or 51.4 people per km². It ranks 76 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +35.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,662 residents
- 324.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 380 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Nannestad ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 48.6% in Nannestad, compared with an average of 35.8% in Akershus and 27.0% nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 14.2% in Nannestad, compared with an average of 17.5% in Akershus and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 920 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Elevation”.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,378 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lunner, 15.8 km away.
Nannestad in numbers
All indicators for Nannestad
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 | Nannestad | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.2% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 347 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.0% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 34 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nannestad | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,947 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 89 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.2% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 48.6% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 82.7% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.5% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.2 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 327 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nannestad | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,500 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 93 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.0 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 328 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 537,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 50 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,082 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.0 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nannestad | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.6% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 73 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nannestad | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 554 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 256 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 29.3% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 65 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nannestad | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 32.4% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 10 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nannestad | 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 | Nannestad | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.8% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 196 of 351 |
Population of Nannestad over time
Nannestad had 12,267 residents in 2016 and 16,662 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,637 |
| 2022 | 15,074 |
| 2023 | 15,530 |
| 2024 | 16,126 |
| 2025 | 16,505 |
| 2026 | 16,662 |
Where is Nannestad?
Business sectors: Nannestad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.9% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×1.1
- Transport and storage12.5% ×2.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.7
- Real estate6.3% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Nannestad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nannestad?
Nannestad has 16,662 residents (2026), ranking 76 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nannestad?
Nannestad covers 324.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Nannestad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nannestad went from 12,267 to 16,662, a change of +35.8%.
Where is Nannestad?
Nannestad is in Akershus. Latitude 60.246, longitude 10.953.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Nannestad?
In Nannestad, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 48.6% (2026), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Nannestad?
In Nannestad, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 14.2% (2026), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nannestad?
In Nannestad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 920 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nannestad?
The nearest to Nannestad are Lunner (16 km), Ullensaker (17 km), Gjerdrum (18 km), Hurdal (19 km), Nittedal (20 km).