Nittedal: population and statistics
Nittedal has a population of 26,032 (2026) across 179.0 km², or 145 people per km². It ranks 47 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,032 residents
- 179.0 km²
- 145 people/km²
- 120 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Nittedal ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 15.8% in Nittedal, compared with an average of 17.5% in Akershus and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 13.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 923 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Share of inhabitants under 18”.
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,070 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.9 times the national average.
Nittedal in numbers
All indicators for Nittedal
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 | Nittedal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 302 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.8% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 339 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 20 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nittedal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 10,431 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 60 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.3% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 323 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 31.3% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.0% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 20.6% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 321 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nittedal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,312 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 63 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 589,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 5 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,456 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.8 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 298 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nittedal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.2% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 55 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 | Nittedal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 322 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 40.1% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 12 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nittedal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 24.8% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 33 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nittedal | 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 | Nittedal | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 39.8% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 21 of 351 |
Population of Nittedal over time
Nittedal had 22,857 residents in 2016 and 26,032 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,454 |
| 2022 | 24,947 |
| 2023 | 25,440 |
| 2024 | 25,882 |
| 2025 | 26,023 |
| 2026 | 26,032 |
Where is Nittedal?
Business sectors: Nittedal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×1.2
- Construction12.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Real estate7.9% ×0.7
- Transport and storage7.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Nittedal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nittedal?
Nittedal has 26,032 residents (2026), ranking 47 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nittedal?
Nittedal covers 179.0 km², with a density of 145 people per km².
Is the population of Nittedal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nittedal went from 22,857 to 26,032, a change of +13.9%.
Where is Nittedal?
Nittedal is in Akershus. Latitude 60.073, longitude 10.872.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Nittedal?
In Nittedal, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 589,100 NOK (2024), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Nittedal?
In Nittedal, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 15.8% (2026), ranking 339 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nittedal?
In Nittedal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 923 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nittedal?
The nearest to Nittedal are Gjerdrum (8.0 km), Ullensaker (19 km), Oslo - Oslove (20 km), Nannestad (20 km), Lørenskog (20 km).