Gran: population and statistics
Gran has a population of 13,689 (2026) across 657.0 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 89 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,689 residents
- 657.0 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 260 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Gran ranks No. 9 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Gran, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 24.7% in Gran, compared with an average of 18.2% in Innlandet and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 938 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 92,017 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lunner, 23.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ringerike (31,942 residents), 32 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Gran in numbers
All indicators for Gran
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 | Gran | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 140 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.3% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 253 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gran | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,944 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 90 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.7% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 46 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 21.0% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 182 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.8% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.1% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 139 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.0 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 190 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gran | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,862 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 77 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.0 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 158 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 498,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 187 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,353 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 78 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 171.9 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 163 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 258 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gran | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.3% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gran | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 626 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 23.9% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 119 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Gran | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.5% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 235 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gran | 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 | Gran | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Gran over time
Gran had 13,695 residents in 2016 and 13,689 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,611 |
| 2022 | 13,633 |
| 2023 | 13,568 |
| 2024 | 13,593 |
| 2025 | 13,660 |
| 2026 | 13,689 |
Where is Gran?
Business sectors: Gran
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.5% ×2.1
- Construction13.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.8% ×1.0
- Real estate8.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.3
- Transport and storage4.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Gran
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gran?
Gran has 13,689 residents (2026), ranking 89 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gran?
Gran covers 657.0 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Gran growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gran went from 13,695 to 13,689, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Gran?
Gran is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.441, longitude 10.496.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Gran?
In Gran, “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.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Gran?
In Gran, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 24.7% (2026), ranking 46 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gran?
In Gran, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 938 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gran?
The nearest to Gran are Lunner (23 km), Jevnaker (23 km), Vestre Toten (27 km), Hurdal (28 km), Søndre Land (29 km).