Rollag: population and statistics
Rollag has a population of 1,452 (2026) across 430.0 km², or 3.4 people per km². It ranks 305 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,452 residents
- 430.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 200 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Rollag ranks No. 17 by population.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 343.0 per 1,000 inh. in Rollag, compared with an average of 165.3 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.4 per 1,000 inh. in Rollag, compared with an average of 6.4 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 920 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 60,224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
Rollag in numbers
All indicators for Rollag
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 | Rollag | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.4 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.2% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 34 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.6% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rollag | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 860 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 314 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.1% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 9 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.8% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.0% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.3% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,714 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rollag | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 365 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 266 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 251.4 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 276 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 498 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 343.0 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rollag | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.2% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rollag | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 642 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.1% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 300 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Rollag | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.5% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 204 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Rollag | 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 | Rollag | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.9% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 192 of 351 |
Population of Rollag over time
Rollag had 1,404 residents in 2016 and 1,452 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,386 |
| 2022 | 1,370 |
| 2023 | 1,366 |
| 2024 | 1,395 |
| 2025 | 1,414 |
| 2026 | 1,452 |
Where is Rollag?
Business sectors: Rollag
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.6% ×3.2
- Construction17.5% ×1.6
- Real estate10.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.7% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade4.5% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Rollag
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rollag?
Rollag has 1,452 residents (2026), ranking 305 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Rollag?
Rollag covers 430.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Rollag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rollag went from 1,404 to 1,452, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Rollag?
Rollag is in Buskerud. Latitude 59.984, longitude 9.295.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rollag?
In Rollag, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 343.0 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rollag?
In Rollag, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.4 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rollag?
In Rollag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 920 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rollag?
The nearest to Rollag are Flesberg (18 km), Sigdal (19 km), Krødsherad (31 km), Øvre Eiker (38 km), Modum (38 km).