Nesodden: population and statistics
Nesodden has a population of 21,005 (2026) across 61.0 km², or 344 people per km². It ranks 63 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,005 residents
- 61.0 km²
- 344 people/km²
- 139 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Nesodden ranks No. 11 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 420 per 1,000 inh. in Nesodden, compared with an average of 500 per 1,000 inh. in Akershus and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 51.0% in Nesodden, compared with an average of 41.8% in Akershus and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 946 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,543 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bærum (133,228 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nesodden in numbers
All indicators for Nesodden
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 | Nesodden | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 26 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nesodden | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,826 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 68 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.3% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 247 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 33.0% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 54 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.4% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 244 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) | 68.2 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 264 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nesodden | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,356 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 60 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.2 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 246 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 574,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 4,079 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 194.2 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 109 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nesodden | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.0% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 124 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 | Nesodden | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 33.6% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 41 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nesodden | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.7% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 112 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nesodden | 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 | Nesodden | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 51.0% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 3 of 351 |
Population of Nesodden over time
Nesodden had 18,623 residents in 2016 and 21,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,805 |
| 2022 | 19,939 |
| 2023 | 20,322 |
| 2024 | 20,521 |
| 2025 | 20,698 |
| 2026 | 21,005 |
Where is Nesodden?
Business sectors: Nesodden
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.1% ×1.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation14.3% ×2.6
- Health and social work11.7% ×1.2
- Construction10.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Education6.1% ×1.7
- Real estate4.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Nesodden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nesodden?
Nesodden has 21,005 residents (2026), ranking 63 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nesodden?
Nesodden covers 61.0 km², with a density of 344 people per km².
Is the population of Nesodden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nesodden went from 18,623 to 21,005, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Nesodden?
Nesodden is in Akershus. Latitude 59.809, longitude 10.656.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nesodden?
In Nesodden, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 420 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Nesodden?
In Nesodden, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 51.0% (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nesodden?
In Nesodden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 946 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nesodden?
The nearest to Nesodden are Bærum (12 km), Frogn (12 km), Oslo - Oslove (12 km), Nordre Follo (13 km), Asker (15 km).