Drammen: population and statistics
Drammen has a population of 106,013 (2026) across 305.0 km², or 348 people per km². It ranks 7 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 106,013 residents
- 305.0 km²
- 348 people/km²
- 12 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Drammen ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 32.9% in Drammen, compared with an average of 25.8% in Buskerud and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 947 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Population density”.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.8 times the national average.
Drammen in numbers
All indicators for Drammen
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 | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 298 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.4% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 127 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 49,116 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 7 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 154 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.2% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 167 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 64.0% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 31.8% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 9 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 330 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 11,033 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 8 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.1 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 511,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 15,198 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.4 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.7% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 17 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 326 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 30.7% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 55 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 32.9% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 9 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.7 years | 82.7 | 82.8 | ranked 203 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Drammen | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 34.8% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 49 of 351 |
Population of Drammen over time
Drammen had 98,930 residents in 2016 and 106,013 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 101,859 |
| 2022 | 102,273 |
| 2023 | 103,291 |
| 2024 | 104,487 |
| 2025 | 105,452 |
| 2026 | 106,013 |
Where is Drammen?
Business sectors: Drammen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×1.1
- Construction12.3% ×1.1
- Real estate11.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Drammen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drammen?
Drammen has 106,013 residents (2026), ranking 7 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Drammen?
Drammen covers 305.0 km², with a density of 348 people per km².
Is the population of Drammen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drammen went from 98,930 to 106,013, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Drammen?
Drammen is in Buskerud. Latitude 59.745, longitude 10.206.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Drammen?
In Drammen, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 32.9% (2025), ranking 9 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Drammen?
In Drammen, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 49,116 (2026), ranking 7 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Drammen?
In Drammen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 947 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Drammen?
The nearest to Drammen are Lier (14 km), Asker (17 km), Øvre Eiker (21 km), Bærum (24 km), Frogn (26 km).