Gjøvik: population and statistics
Gjøvik has a population of 31,350 (2026) across 629.0 km², or 49.8 people per km². It ranks 35 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,350 residents
- 629.0 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 123 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Gjøvik ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 74.0% in Gjøvik, compared with an average of 82.9% in Innlandet and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Real estate, with 13.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 910 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 88,095 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vestre Toten, 13.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lillestrøm (96,771 residents), 98 km away.
Gjøvik in numbers
All indicators for Gjøvik
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 | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 240 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 16,765 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 34 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.4% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.5% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 74.0% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 18.2% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.2 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 302 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,729 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 31 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.9 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 492,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 4,835 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.2 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.3% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 248 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 165,566 | – | 112,411 | ranked 38 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 578 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.8% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 137 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.3% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 68 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gjøvik | 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 | Gjøvik | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.8% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 55 of 351 |
Population of Gjøvik over time
Gjøvik had 30,137 residents in 2016 and 31,350 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,395 |
| 2022 | 30,267 |
| 2023 | 30,563 |
| 2024 | 30,903 |
| 2025 | 31,175 |
| 2026 | 31,350 |
Where is Gjøvik?
Business sectors: Gjøvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Real estate13.9% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work11.9% ×1.2
- Construction9.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Gjøvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gjøvik?
Gjøvik has 31,350 residents (2026), ranking 35 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gjøvik?
Gjøvik covers 629.0 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Gjøvik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gjøvik went from 30,137 to 31,350, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Gjøvik?
Gjøvik is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.792, longitude 10.695.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Gjøvik?
In Gjøvik, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 74.0% (2026), ranking 325 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Gjøvik?
In Gjøvik, “Establishments” stands at 3,729 (2026), ranking 31 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gjøvik?
In Gjøvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 910 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gjøvik?
The nearest to Gjøvik are Vestre Toten (13 km), Hamar (21 km), Østre Toten (23 km), Søndre Land (26 km), Ringsaker (26 km).