Nore og Uvdal: population and statistics
Nore og Uvdal has a population of 2,459 (2026) across 2,266.0 km², or 1.1 people per km². It ranks 260 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,459 residents
- 2,266.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 673 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Nore og Uvdal ranks No. 15 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 259.0 per 1,000 inh. in Nore og Uvdal, compared with an average of 122.1 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,711 per 1,000 inh. in Nore og Uvdal, 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 31.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 884 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 317,367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Nesbyen, 32.3 km away.
Nore og Uvdal in numbers
All indicators for Nore og Uvdal
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 | Nore og Uvdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.9% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 301 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nore og Uvdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,588 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 242 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.6% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 12 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.0% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.5% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 60 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.1% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,711 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nore og Uvdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 637 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 195 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 259.0 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 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) | 792 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 196 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 322.1 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nore og Uvdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.6% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nore og Uvdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 704 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.7% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 317 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nore og Uvdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.6% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nore og Uvdal | 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 | Nore og Uvdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.7% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Population of Nore og Uvdal over time
Nore og Uvdal had 2,548 residents in 2016 and 2,459 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,412 |
| 2022 | 2,455 |
| 2023 | 2,486 |
| 2024 | 2,486 |
| 2025 | 2,466 |
| 2026 | 2,459 |
Where is Nore og Uvdal?
Business sectors: Nore og Uvdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.5% ×3.1
- Construction19.9% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.3% ×0.7
- Real estate7.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services3.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Nore og Uvdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nore og Uvdal?
Nore og Uvdal has 2,459 residents (2026), ranking 260 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nore og Uvdal?
Nore og Uvdal covers 2,266.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Nore og Uvdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nore og Uvdal went from 2,548 to 2,459, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Nore og Uvdal?
Nore og Uvdal is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.307, longitude 8.806.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nore og Uvdal?
In Nore og Uvdal, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 259.0 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nore og Uvdal?
In Nore og Uvdal, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,711 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nore og Uvdal?
In Nore og Uvdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 884 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nore og Uvdal?
The nearest to Nore og Uvdal are Nesbyen (32 km), Tinn (36 km), Flå (39 km), Ål (43 km), Hol (44 km).