Ringerike: population and statistics
Ringerike has a population of 31,942 (2026) across 1,422.0 km², or 22.5 people per km². It ranks 34 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,942 residents
- 1,422.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 287 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Ringerike ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Real estate, with 14.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 934 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 199,160 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Jevnaker, 13.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bærum (133,228 residents), 41 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ringerike in numbers
All indicators for Ringerike
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 | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 205 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.9% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 227 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 16,682 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 35 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.0% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 186 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.1% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 75.5% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 316 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.8% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 49 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 212 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,907 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 29 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.3 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 498,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 187 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 5,095 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 29 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.5 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 198 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.3% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 277 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 92,415 | – | 112,411 | ranked 62 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 191 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 25.3% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.7% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 61 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Ringerike | 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 | Ringerike | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.7% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 118 of 351 |
Population of Ringerike over time
Ringerike had 29,801 residents in 2016 and 31,942 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,835 |
| 2022 | 31,011 |
| 2023 | 31,444 |
| 2024 | 31,581 |
| 2025 | 31,793 |
| 2026 | 31,942 |
Where is Ringerike?
Business sectors: Ringerike
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Real estate14.5% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.4% ×1.2
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Ringerike
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ringerike?
Ringerike has 31,942 residents (2026), ranking 34 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Ringerike?
Ringerike covers 1,422.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Ringerike growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ringerike went from 29,801 to 31,942, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Ringerike?
Ringerike is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.205, longitude 10.152.
Establishments: what is the figure for Ringerike?
In Ringerike, “Establishments” stands at 3,907 (2026), ranking 29 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Ringerike?
In Ringerike, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 16,682 (2026), ranking 35 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ringerike?
In Ringerike, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 934 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ringerike?
The nearest to Ringerike are Jevnaker (14 km), Hole (19 km), Krødsherad (27 km), Lunner (29 km), Modum (29 km).