Åmot: population and statistics
Åmot has a population of 4,191 (2026) across 1,293.0 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 199 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,191 residents
- 1,293.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 374 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Åmot ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 62.5% in Åmot, compared with an average of 82.9% in Innlandet and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 877 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 181,092 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Elverum (21,937 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Åmot in numbers
All indicators for Åmot
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 | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,521 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 151 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.1% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 116 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.5% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 62.5% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.6% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 84 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 514.9 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 528 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 216 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.0 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 458,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 322 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 685 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 209 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.4 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 185 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.7% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 289 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 10,607 | – | 112,411 | ranked 94 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 624 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.1% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 283 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.7% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Åmot | 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 | Åmot | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Åmot over time
Åmot had 4,429 residents in 2016 and 4,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,338 |
| 2022 | 4,195 |
| 2023 | 4,213 |
| 2024 | 4,289 |
| 2025 | 4,205 |
| 2026 | 4,191 |
Where is Åmot?
Business sectors: Åmot
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.7% ×2.6
- Construction10.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.6% ×0.8
- Real estate7.3% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Åmot
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Åmot?
Åmot has 4,191 residents (2026), ranking 199 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Åmot?
Åmot covers 1,293.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Åmot growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Åmot went from 4,429 to 4,191, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Åmot?
Åmot is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.146, longitude 11.416.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Åmot?
In Åmot, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 62.5% (2026), ranking 342 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Åmot?
In Åmot, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 458,200 NOK (2024), ranking 322 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Åmot?
In Åmot, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 877 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Åmot?
The nearest to Åmot are Elverum (30 km), Ringsaker (36 km), Løten (36 km), Hamar (43 km), Lillehammer (51 km).