Ullensaker: population and statistics
Ullensaker has a population of 45,982 (2026) across 250.0 km², or 184 people per km². It ranks 25 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +34.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 45,982 residents
- 250.0 km²
- 184 people/km²
- 212 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Ullensaker ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 13.6% in Ullensaker, compared with an average of 17.5% in Akershus and 19.2% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 38.5% in Ullensaker, compared with an average of 27.9% in Akershus and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 939 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,014 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times the national average.
Ullensaker in numbers
All indicators for Ullensaker
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 | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 29 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 13.6% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 350 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 36 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 19,203 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 27 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.6% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 329 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 56.8% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 1 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 59.6% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 345 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 37.9% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 350 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 4,671 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 24 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 291 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 534,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 6,427 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.8 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.3% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 147 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 5 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 1,317,131 | – | 112,411 | ranked 4 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 320 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 34.1% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 37 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 38.5% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 2 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Ullensaker | 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 | Ullensaker | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.8% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 96 of 351 |
Population of Ullensaker over time
Ullensaker had 34,189 residents in 2016 and 45,982 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,459 |
| 2022 | 41,565 |
| 2023 | 42,866 |
| 2024 | 43,814 |
| 2025 | 45,066 |
| 2026 | 45,982 |
Where is Ullensaker?
Business sectors: Ullensaker
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×1.4
- Transport and storage12.5% ×2.8
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Real estate8.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Ullensaker
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ullensaker?
Ullensaker has 45,982 residents (2026), ranking 25 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Ullensaker?
Ullensaker covers 250.0 km², with a density of 184 people per km².
Is the population of Ullensaker growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ullensaker went from 34,189 to 45,982, a change of +34.5%.
Where is Ullensaker?
Ullensaker is in Akershus. Latitude 60.144, longitude 11.175.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ullensaker?
In Ullensaker, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 13.6% (2026), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Ullensaker?
In Ullensaker, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 38.5% (2025), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ullensaker?
In Ullensaker, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 939 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ullensaker?
The nearest to Ullensaker are Gjerdrum (11 km), Nannestad (17 km), Nes (17 km), Nittedal (19 km), Lillestrøm (22 km).