Gausdal: population and statistics
Gausdal has a population of 6,147 (2026) across 1,146.0 km², or 5.4 people per km². It ranks 158 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,147 residents
- 1,146.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 820 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Gausdal ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 9.3% in Gausdal, compared with an average of 15.1% in Innlandet and 21.8% nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 685 per 1,000 inh. in Gausdal, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 896 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 160,504 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Øyer, 26.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lillehammer (29,669 residents), 34 km away.
Gausdal in numbers
All indicators for Gausdal
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 | Gausdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 266 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gausdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,358 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 157 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 131 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 20.1% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 193 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.6% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 104 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) | 530.2 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gausdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 877 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 148 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 503,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 163 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,072 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 153 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 174.4 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gausdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.7% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gausdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 685 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.9% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 288 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Gausdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.3% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 336 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gausdal | 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 | Gausdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.3% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 248 of 351 |
Population of Gausdal over time
Gausdal had 6,227 residents in 2016 and 6,147 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,023 |
| 2022 | 6,079 |
| 2023 | 6,129 |
| 2024 | 6,177 |
| 2025 | 6,174 |
| 2026 | 6,147 |
Where is Gausdal?
Business sectors: Gausdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.9% ×3.7
- Construction13.8% ×1.3
- Real estate8.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade5.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Gausdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gausdal?
Gausdal has 6,147 residents (2026), ranking 158 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gausdal?
Gausdal covers 1,146.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Gausdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gausdal went from 6,227 to 6,147, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Gausdal?
Gausdal is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.277, longitude 9.922.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Gausdal?
In Gausdal, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 9.3% (2025), ranking 336 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gausdal?
In Gausdal, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 685 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 14 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gausdal?
In Gausdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 896 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gausdal?
The nearest to Gausdal are Øyer (26 km), Sør-Fron (32 km), Lillehammer (34 km), Ringebu (35 km), Nord-Fron (37 km).