Eidskog: population and statistics
Eidskog has a population of 6,103 (2026) across 603.0 km², or 10.1 people per km². It ranks 159 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,103 residents
- 603.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 177 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Eidskog ranks No. 18 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 57.6% in Eidskog, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 19.6% in Eidskog, compared with an average of 30.3% in Innlandet and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 916 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84,454 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kongsvinger (18,191 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,664 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Eidskog in numbers
All indicators for Eidskog
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 | Eidskog | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.4% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 318 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eidskog | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,536 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 150 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.6% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 71 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.7% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.3% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.6% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 230 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.1 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eidskog | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 813 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 159 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.2 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 445,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 339 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,143 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 151 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 187.3 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eidskog | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 57.6% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 349 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eidskog | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 695 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.7% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 317 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Eidskog | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.5% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 301 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Eidskog | 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 | Eidskog | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 19.6% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 348 of 351 |
Population of Eidskog over time
Eidskog had 6,142 residents in 2016 and 6,103 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,099 |
| 2022 | 6,032 |
| 2023 | 6,028 |
| 2024 | 6,040 |
| 2025 | 6,059 |
| 2026 | 6,103 |
Where is Eidskog?
Business sectors: Eidskog
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.0% ×2.8
- Construction14.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.8
- Real estate7.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.9
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Eidskog
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eidskog?
Eidskog has 6,103 residents (2026), ranking 159 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Eidskog?
Eidskog covers 603.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Eidskog growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eidskog went from 6,142 to 6,103, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Eidskog?
Eidskog is in Innlandet. Latitude 59.998, longitude 12.061.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Eidskog?
In Eidskog, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 57.6% (2025), ranking 349 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Eidskog?
In Eidskog, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 19.6% (2025), ranking 348 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eidskog?
In Eidskog, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 916 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eidskog?
The nearest to Eidskog are Kongsvinger (22 km), Sør-Odal (32 km), Aurskog-Høland (33 km), Nes (35 km), Lillestrøm (48 km).