Nordre Follo: population and statistics
Nordre Follo has a population of 65,381 (2026) across 197.0 km², or 332 people per km². It ranks 14 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 65,381 residents
- 197.0 km²
- 332 people/km²
- 162 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Nordre Follo ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 31.1% in Nordre Follo, compared with an average of 28.0% in Akershus and 26.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 968 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: higher 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 27,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ås, 11.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oslo - Oslove (728,714 residents), 19 km away.
Nordre Follo in numbers
All indicators for Nordre Follo
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 | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.1% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 31 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 26,819 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 19 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) | 30.8% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 66.7% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 333 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 31.1% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 10 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.1 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 341 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 6,458 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 16 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 591,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 9,351 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.0 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.5% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 103 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 111,113 | – | 112,411 | ranked 53 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 41.8% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 10 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 24.5% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 36 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nordre Follo | 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 | Nordre Follo | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 44.9% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 10 of 351 |
Population of Nordre Follo over time
Nordre Follo had 57,053 residents in 2016 and 65,381 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,034 |
| 2022 | 61,032 |
| 2023 | 62,245 |
| 2024 | 63,560 |
| 2025 | 64,668 |
| 2026 | 65,381 |
Where is Nordre Follo?
Business sectors: Nordre Follo
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×1.4
- Construction11.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Real estate8.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.3% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Nordre Follo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nordre Follo?
Nordre Follo has 65,381 residents (2026), ranking 14 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nordre Follo?
Nordre Follo covers 197.0 km², with a density of 332 people per km².
Is the population of Nordre Follo growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nordre Follo went from 57,053 to 65,381, a change of +14.6%.
Where is Nordre Follo?
Nordre Follo is in Akershus. Latitude 59.750, longitude 10.867.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Nordre Follo?
In Nordre Follo, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 591,800 NOK (2024), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Nordre Follo?
In Nordre Follo, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 31.1% (2026), ranking 10 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nordre Follo?
In Nordre Follo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 968 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nordre Follo?
The nearest to Nordre Follo are Ås (11 km), Frogn (13 km), Nesodden (13 km), Enebakk (16 km), Lørenskog (17 km).