Dovre: population and statistics
Dovre has a population of 2,523 (2026) across 1,349.0 km², or 1.9 people per km². It ranks 253 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,523 residents
- 1,349.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,140 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Dovre ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Dovre, compared with an average of 11.0% in Innlandet and 26.7% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.2 per 1,000 inh. in Dovre, compared with an average of 10.5 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 903 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 188,936 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sel (5,469 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Dovre in numbers
All indicators for Dovre
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 | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 21 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.6% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 312 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,411 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 257 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.3% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 144 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 6.1% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 343 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.2% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 39 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 265.2 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 441 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 238 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 174.8 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 475,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 286 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 488 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 260 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 193.4 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 351 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.6% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 346 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 126,983 | – | 112,411 | ranked 46 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 623 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.1% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 300 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.8% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Dovre | 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 | Dovre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.7% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Population of Dovre over time
Dovre had 2,701 residents in 2016 and 2,523 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,512 |
| 2022 | 2,498 |
| 2023 | 2,466 |
| 2024 | 2,503 |
| 2025 | 2,516 |
| 2026 | 2,523 |
Where is Dovre?
Business sectors: Dovre
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.5% ×3.0
- Real estate8.0% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×2.4
- Wholesale and retail trade7.3% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.6
- Construction6.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.1% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Dovre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dovre?
Dovre has 2,523 residents (2026), ranking 253 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Dovre?
Dovre covers 1,349.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Dovre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dovre went from 2,701 to 2,523, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Dovre?
Dovre is in Innlandet. Latitude 62.035, longitude 9.467.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Dovre?
In Dovre, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dovre?
In Dovre, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 351 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dovre?
In Dovre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 903 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dovre?
The nearest to Dovre are Sel (25 km), Vågå (26 km), Folldal (35 km), Lesja (47 km), Nord-Fron (51 km).