Elverum: population and statistics
Elverum has a population of 21,937 (2026) across 1,209.0 km², or 18.1 people per km². It ranks 59 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,937 residents
- 1,209.0 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 220 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Elverum ranks No. 5 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.0 per 1,000 inh. in Elverum, compared with an average of 235.3 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Elverum, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 14.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 889 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 169,328 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Løten, 11.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hamar (33,817 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Elverum in numbers
All indicators for Elverum
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 | Elverum | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.7% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Elverum | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 11,454 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 56 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.5% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 24.0% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 77.8% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 300 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 17.1% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 319 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Elverum | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,160 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 68 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.5 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 304 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 496,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 197 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,772 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.4 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 309 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 | Elverum | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.6% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 271 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 | Elverum | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.4% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 160 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Elverum | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.2% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 176 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Elverum | 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 | Elverum | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.1% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 67 of 351 |
Population of Elverum over time
Elverum had 21,030 residents in 2016 and 21,937 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,292 |
| 2022 | 21,435 |
| 2023 | 21,568 |
| 2024 | 21,761 |
| 2025 | 21,899 |
| 2026 | 21,937 |
Where is Elverum?
Business sectors: Elverum
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.9% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work12.2% ×1.3
- Construction12.1% ×1.1
- Real estate10.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Elverum
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elverum?
Elverum has 21,937 residents (2026), ranking 59 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Elverum?
Elverum covers 1,209.0 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Elverum growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Elverum went from 21,030 to 21,937, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Elverum?
Elverum is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.883, longitude 11.567.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Elverum?
In Elverum, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.0 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 319 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Elverum?
In Elverum, “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 Elverum?
In Elverum, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 889 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Elverum?
The nearest to Elverum are Løten (12 km), Våler (Innlandet) (27 km), Stange (28 km), Hamar (28 km), Åmot (30 km).