Hol: population and statistics
Hol has a population of 4,552 (2026) across 1,653.0 km², or 2.8 people per km². It ranks 191 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,552 residents
- 1,653.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 540 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Hol ranks No. 10 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,331 per 1,000 inh. in Hol, compared with an average of 179.8 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 274.2 per 1,000 inh. in Hol, compared with an average of 165.3 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 822 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 231,513 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ål, 16.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sogndal (12,552 residents), 94 km away.
Hol in numbers
All indicators for Hol
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 | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 134 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.0% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 298 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,832 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 182 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.7% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.3% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 218 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.6% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.6% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,331 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 932 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 139 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 204.7 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 518,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,248 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 274.2 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.0% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 439,498 | – | 112,411 | ranked 12 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 554 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 256 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.4% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 202 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 23.6% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 40 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hol | 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 | Hol | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.8% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 117 of 351 |
Population of Hol over time
Hol had 4,497 residents in 2016 and 4,552 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,434 |
| 2022 | 4,504 |
| 2023 | 4,506 |
| 2024 | 4,496 |
| 2025 | 4,527 |
| 2026 | 4,552 |
Where is Hol?
Business sectors: Hol
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.3% ×1.5
- Real estate13.5% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.6% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hol
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hol?
Hol has 4,552 residents (2026), ranking 191 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hol?
Hol covers 1,653.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Hol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hol went from 4,497 to 4,552, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Hol?
Hol is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.615, longitude 8.302.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hol?
In Hol, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,331 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 17 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hol?
In Hol, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 274.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 17 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hol?
In Hol, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 822 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hol?
The nearest to Hol are Ål (16 km), Hemsedal (34 km), Gol (40 km), Nore og Uvdal (44 km), Nesbyen (44 km).