Hole: population and statistics
Hole has a population of 7,205 (2026) across 135.0 km², or 53.4 people per km². It ranks 143 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,205 residents
- 135.0 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 493 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Hole ranks No. 7 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 42.4% in Hole, compared with an average of 33.7% in Buskerud and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 13.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 930 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Median income before tax (gross income)”.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
Hole in numbers
All indicators for Hole
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 | Hole | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.3% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 56 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hole | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,231 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 163 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.3% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 276 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 39.7% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 83.3% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 258 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 13.2% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.8 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 191 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hole | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 920 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 140 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.7 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 561,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 16 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,276 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 177.1 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.4 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hole | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.5% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hole | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 609 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 36.8% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 28 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hole | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 19.0% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 81 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hole | 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 | Hole | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 42.4% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 14 of 351 |
Population of Hole over time
Hole had 6,767 residents in 2016 and 7,205 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,811 |
| 2022 | 6,859 |
| 2023 | 6,888 |
| 2024 | 6,989 |
| 2025 | 7,065 |
| 2026 | 7,205 |
Where is Hole?
Business sectors: Hole
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction13.4% ×1.2
- Real estate12.5% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work11.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×0.9
- Education4.6% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Hole
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hole?
Hole has 7,205 residents (2026), ranking 143 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hole?
Hole covers 135.0 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Hole growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hole went from 6,767 to 7,205, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Hole?
Hole is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.048, longitude 10.291.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Hole?
In Hole, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 561,200 NOK (2024), ranking 16 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Hole?
In Hole, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 42.4% (2025), ranking 14 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hole?
In Hole, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 930 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hole?
The nearest to Hole are Ringerike (19 km), Modum (20 km), Lier (20 km), Bærum (22 km), Jevnaker (22 km).