Folldal: population and statistics
Folldal has a population of 1,525 (2026) across 1,260.0 km², or 1.2 people per km². It ranks 303 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,525 residents
- 1,260.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1,080 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Folldal ranks No. 45 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Folldal, compared with an average of 11.0% in Innlandet and 26.7% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.3% in Folldal, compared with an average of 0.9% in Innlandet and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 41.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 878 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 176,471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alvdal (2,492 residents), 33 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Folldal in numbers
All indicators for Folldal
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 | Folldal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.9 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 331 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 14 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.2% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 320 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Folldal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 970 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 299 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.5% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 61 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 11.8% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.7% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 27 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) | 361.3 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 81 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Folldal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 300 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 289 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 196.7 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 460,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 312 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 369 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 287 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 242.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 178 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Folldal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.1% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 89 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 334 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Folldal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 680 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.2% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 330 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Folldal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.4% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 333 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Folldal | 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 | Folldal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.6% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 121 of 351 |
Population of Folldal over time
Folldal had 1,592 residents in 2016 and 1,525 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,518 |
| 2022 | 1,530 |
| 2023 | 1,519 |
| 2024 | 1,532 |
| 2025 | 1,540 |
| 2026 | 1,525 |
Where is Folldal?
Business sectors: Folldal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.5% ×4.0
- Construction10.0% ×0.9
- Real estate6.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.7% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Folldal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Folldal?
Folldal has 1,525 residents (2026), ranking 303 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Folldal?
Folldal covers 1,260.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Folldal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Folldal went from 1,592 to 1,525, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Folldal?
Folldal is in Innlandet. Latitude 62.199, longitude 10.035.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Folldal?
In Folldal, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Folldal?
In Folldal, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.3% (2025), ranking 334 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Folldal?
In Folldal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 878 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Folldal?
The nearest to Folldal are Alvdal (33 km), Dovre (35 km), Tynset (42 km), Oppdal (47 km), Sel (49 km).