Åsnes: population and statistics
Åsnes has a population of 7,216 (2026) across 1,004.0 km², or 7.2 people per km². It ranks 142 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,216 residents
- 1,004.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 340 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Åsnes ranks No. 13 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 739 per 1,000 inh. in Åsnes, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 59.9% in Åsnes, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 35.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 883 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 140,616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Våler (Innlandet), 17.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Elverum (21,937 residents), 41 km away.
Åsnes in numbers
All indicators for Åsnes
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 | Åsnes | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 208 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.6% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 331 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Åsnes | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,508 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 125 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.7% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 46 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.2% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 308 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.9% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.3% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 204 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.1 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 234 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Åsnes | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,020 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 131 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 141.4 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 441,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,339 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 128 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 185.6 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.3 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Åsnes | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 341 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Åsnes | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 739 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.0% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 333 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Åsnes | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.9% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 310 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Åsnes | 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 | Åsnes | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.5% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 317 of 351 |
Population of Åsnes over time
Åsnes had 7,456 residents in 2016 and 7,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,227 |
| 2022 | 7,211 |
| 2023 | 7,267 |
| 2024 | 7,339 |
| 2025 | 7,247 |
| 2026 | 7,216 |
Where is Åsnes?
Business sectors: Åsnes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35.6% ×3.5
- Construction11.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.9
- Real estate9.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical3.8% ×0.3
- Manufacturing3.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Åsnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Åsnes?
Åsnes has 7,216 residents (2026), ranking 142 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Åsnes?
Åsnes covers 1,004.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Åsnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Åsnes went from 7,456 to 7,216, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Åsnes?
Åsnes is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.654, longitude 12.153.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Åsnes?
In Åsnes, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 739 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Åsnes?
In Åsnes, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 59.9% (2025), ranking 341 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Åsnes?
In Åsnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 883 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Åsnes?
The nearest to Åsnes are Våler (Innlandet) (18 km), Grue (23 km), Nord-Odal (40 km), Elverum (41 km), Stange (43 km).