Krødsherad: population and statistics
Krødsherad has a population of 2,276 (2026) across 340.0 km², or 6.7 people per km². It ranks 266 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,276 residents
- 340.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 600 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Krødsherad ranks No. 16 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.2 per 1,000 inh. in Krødsherad, compared with an average of 6.4 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 832.2 per 1,000 inh. in Krødsherad, compared with an average of 179.8 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 911 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 47,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sigdal (3,514 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Krødsherad in numbers
All indicators for Krødsherad
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 | Krødsherad | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.4% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.3% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 200 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krødsherad | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,242 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 277 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 63 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.0% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 265 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.9% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 96 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.9% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 253 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 832.2 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krødsherad | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 410 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 251 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 180.1 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 492,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 217 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 535 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 235.1 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krødsherad | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.4% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krødsherad | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 612 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.0% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Krødsherad | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 19.1% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 80 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Krødsherad | 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 | Krødsherad | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.1% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 217 of 351 |
Population of Krødsherad over time
Krødsherad had 2,275 residents in 2016 and 2,276 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,219 |
| 2022 | 2,189 |
| 2023 | 2,211 |
| 2024 | 2,241 |
| 2025 | 2,235 |
| 2026 | 2,276 |
Where is Krødsherad?
Business sectors: Krødsherad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.0% ×2.4
- Construction15.6% ×1.5
- Real estate9.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Krødsherad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krødsherad?
Krødsherad has 2,276 residents (2026), ranking 266 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Krødsherad?
Krødsherad covers 340.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Krødsherad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krødsherad went from 2,275 to 2,276, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Krødsherad?
Krødsherad is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.195, longitude 9.664.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Krødsherad?
In Krødsherad, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.2 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 18 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Krødsherad?
In Krødsherad, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 832.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 33 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krødsherad?
In Krødsherad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 911 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krødsherad?
The nearest to Krødsherad are Sigdal (16 km), Flå (26 km), Ringerike (27 km), Rollag (31 km), Modum (32 km).