Rælingen: population and statistics
Rælingen has a population of 20,904 (2026) across 56.0 km², or 373 people per km². It ranks 65 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,904 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 373 people/km²
- 238 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Rælingen ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 14.3% in Rælingen, compared with an average of 17.5% in Akershus and 19.2% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.6 per 1,000 inh. in Rælingen, compared with an average of 105.7 per 1,000 inh. in Akershus and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 902 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lørenskog (51,511 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rælingen in numbers
All indicators for Rælingen
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 | Rælingen | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 35 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.3% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.6% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rælingen | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,297 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 74 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.1% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 326 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.0% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 64.0% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 34.5% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.8 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 342 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rælingen | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,580 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 87 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 349 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 563,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 13 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,414 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.5 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 337 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rælingen | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.7% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 67 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 | Rælingen | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 448 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 340 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 38.3% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 20 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Rælingen | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 33.2% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Rælingen | 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 | Rælingen | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 36.5% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 37 of 351 |
Population of Rælingen over time
Rælingen had 17,426 residents in 2016 and 20,904 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,730 |
| 2022 | 19,024 |
| 2023 | 19,618 |
| 2024 | 20,099 |
| 2025 | 20,509 |
| 2026 | 20,904 |
Where is Rælingen?
Business sectors: Rælingen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.5% ×1.4
- Transport and storage13.6% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.9
- Real estate6.6% ×0.6
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Rælingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rælingen?
Rælingen has 20,904 residents (2026), ranking 65 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Rælingen?
Rælingen covers 56.0 km², with a density of 373 people per km².
Is the population of Rælingen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rælingen went from 17,426 to 20,904, a change of +20.0%.
Where is Rælingen?
Rælingen is in Akershus. Latitude 59.889, longitude 11.075.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rælingen?
In Rælingen, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 14.3% (2026), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rælingen?
In Rælingen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 349 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rælingen?
In Rælingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 902 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rælingen?
The nearest to Rælingen are Lørenskog (6.3 km), Lillestrøm (9.7 km), Enebakk (14 km), Oslo - Oslove (19 km), Nordre Follo (19 km).