Modum: population and statistics
Modum has a population of 14,776 (2026) across 463.0 km², or 31.9 people per km². It ranks 86 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,776 residents
- 463.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 78 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Modum ranks No. 6 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 63.5% in Modum, compared with an average of 66.8% in Buskerud and 68.2% nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.5 per 1,000 inh. in Modum, 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 18.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 944 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 64,846 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lier (28,797 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Modum in numbers
All indicators for Modum
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 | Modum | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 183 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.6% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 180 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Modum | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 7,511 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 81 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 74 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.1% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.7% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 131 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.5 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 292 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Modum | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,802 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 79 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.0 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 490,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,478 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 167.7 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 174 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Modum | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.5% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 297 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 | Modum | 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) | 20.3% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 163 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Modum | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.2% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 122 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Modum | 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 | Modum | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.9% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 259 of 351 |
Population of Modum over time
Modum had 13,794 residents in 2016 and 14,776 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,166 |
| 2022 | 14,273 |
| 2023 | 14,527 |
| 2024 | 14,665 |
| 2025 | 14,664 |
| 2026 | 14,776 |
Where is Modum?
Business sectors: Modum
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.8% ×1.8
- Construction17.2% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.0
- Real estate9.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.2% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Modum
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Modum?
Modum has 14,776 residents (2026), ranking 86 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Modum?
Modum covers 463.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Modum growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Modum went from 13,794 to 14,776, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Modum?
Modum is in Buskerud. Latitude 59.958, longitude 9.983.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Modum?
In Modum, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 63.5% (2025), ranking 297 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Modum?
In Modum, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.5 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 292 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Modum?
In Modum, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 944 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Modum?
The nearest to Modum are Lier (16 km), Hole (20 km), Øvre Eiker (22 km), Sigdal (24 km), Drammen (27 km).