Nes: population and statistics
Nes has a population of 24,948 (2026) across 612.0 km², or 40.8 people per km². It ranks 52 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,948 residents
- 612.0 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 144 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Nes ranks No. 9 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 83.8 years in Nes, compared with an average of 83.8 years in Akershus and 83.1 years nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 95.6 per 1,000 inh. in Nes, 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 17.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 904 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 85,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ullensaker (45,982 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nes in numbers
All indicators for Nes
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 | Nes | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 302 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.8% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 71 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nes | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 10,906 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 58 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.1% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 248 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 36.5% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 37 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) | 12.0% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 309 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nes | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,385 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 58 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 317 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 526,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,339 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 57 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.8 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 291 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nes | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.3% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nes | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 604 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 26.9% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 86 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nes | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 21.7% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 50 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nes | 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 | Nes | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.3% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 211 of 351 |
Population of Nes over time
Nes had 20,783 residents in 2016 and 24,948 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,422 |
| 2022 | 23,898 |
| 2023 | 24,283 |
| 2024 | 24,645 |
| 2025 | 24,897 |
| 2026 | 24,948 |
Where is Nes?
Business sectors: Nes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.4% ×1.7
- Construction13.4% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×1.0
- Real estate8.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.8
- Transport and storage6.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Nes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nes?
Nes has 24,948 residents (2026), ranking 52 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nes?
Nes covers 612.0 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Nes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nes went from 20,783 to 24,948, a change of +20.0%.
Where is Nes?
Nes is in Akershus. Latitude 60.131, longitude 11.489.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Nes?
In Nes, “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 Nes?
In Nes, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 95.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 317 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nes?
In Nes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 904 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nes?
The nearest to Nes are Ullensaker (17 km), Sør-Odal (18 km), Lillestrøm (26 km), Gjerdrum (27 km), Eidsvoll (27 km).