Alvdal: population and statistics
Alvdal has a population of 2,492 (2026) across 919.0 km², or 2.7 people per km². It ranks 256 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,492 residents
- 919.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 520 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Alvdal ranks No. 34 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 74.4% in Alvdal, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Alvdal, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 39.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 822 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”.
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 128,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tynset (5,762 residents), 21 km away.
Alvdal in numbers
All indicators for Alvdal
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 | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −5.2 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.9% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 67 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,314 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 268 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.8% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 88 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.6% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.2% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.9% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 294 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 291.3 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 427 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 245 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 171.3 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 520,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 98 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 234 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 219.5 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.7 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 74.4% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 5 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 651 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.6% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 276 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.0% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 287 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.2 years | 82.2 | 82.8 | ranked 259 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Alvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Alvdal over time
Alvdal had 2,426 residents in 2016 and 2,492 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,405 |
| 2022 | 2,445 |
| 2023 | 2,493 |
| 2024 | 2,526 |
| 2025 | 2,509 |
| 2026 | 2,492 |
Where is Alvdal?
Business sectors: Alvdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39.6% ×3.9
- Construction10.9% ×1.0
- Real estate9.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.2% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.5% ×0.4
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Alvdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alvdal?
Alvdal has 2,492 residents (2026), ranking 256 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Alvdal?
Alvdal covers 919.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Alvdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alvdal went from 2,426 to 2,492, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Alvdal?
Alvdal is in Innlandet. Latitude 62.109, longitude 10.634.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Alvdal?
In Alvdal, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 74.4% (2025), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Alvdal?
In Alvdal, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 82.2 years (2025), ranking 259 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alvdal?
In Alvdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 822 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alvdal?
The nearest to Alvdal are Tynset (21 km), Folldal (33 km), Tolga (38 km), Rendalen (40 km), Os (52 km).