Hemsedal: population and statistics
Hemsedal has a population of 2,707 (2026) across 712.0 km², or 3.8 people per km². It ranks 245 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,707 residents
- 712.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,450 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Hemsedal ranks No. 14 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 264.9 per 1,000 inh. in Hemsedal, compared with an average of 122.1 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 30.6% in Hemsedal, compared with an average of 25.8% in Buskerud and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 895 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 99,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
Hemsedal in numbers
All indicators for Hemsedal
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 | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 145 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.1% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.4% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 127 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,489 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 250 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.6% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 292 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 38.1% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.7% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 192 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 878.5 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 717 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 178 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 264.9 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 529,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 926 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 176 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 342.1 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.9% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 37 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 290,349 | – | 112,411 | ranked 17 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 26.4% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 87 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 30.6% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 11 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hemsedal | 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 | Hemsedal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 37.0% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 34 of 351 |
Population of Hemsedal over time
Hemsedal had 2,422 residents in 2016 and 2,707 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,546 |
| 2022 | 2,611 |
| 2023 | 2,645 |
| 2024 | 2,666 |
| 2025 | 2,685 |
| 2026 | 2,707 |
Where is Hemsedal?
Business sectors: Hemsedal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.0% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.9% ×1.4
- Real estate12.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.6
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hemsedal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hemsedal?
Hemsedal has 2,707 residents (2026), ranking 245 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hemsedal?
Hemsedal covers 712.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Hemsedal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hemsedal went from 2,422 to 2,707, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Hemsedal?
Hemsedal is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.906, longitude 8.515.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hemsedal?
In Hemsedal, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 264.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Hemsedal?
In Hemsedal, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 30.6% (2025), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hemsedal?
In Hemsedal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 895 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hemsedal?
The nearest to Hemsedal are Ål (26 km), Vestre Slidre (28 km), Gol (31 km), Vang (34 km), Hol (34 km).