Grue: population and statistics
Grue has a population of 4,463 (2026) across 777.0 km², or 5.7 people per km². It ranks 195 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,463 residents
- 777.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 157 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Grue ranks No. 26 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 752 per 1,000 inh. in Grue, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 58.1% in Grue, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 893 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 108,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Åsnes (7,216 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Grue in numbers
All indicators for Grue
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 | Grue | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.6 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 13 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.7% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 344 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grue | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,959 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 178 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 26 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 10.8% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 320 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.3% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 167.2 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grue | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 661 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 190 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.1 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 440,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 344 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 875 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 182 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 196.1 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grue | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 58.1% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 348 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grue | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 752 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.5% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 328 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Grue | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.6% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 296 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Grue | 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 | Grue | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.4% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 332 of 351 |
Population of Grue over time
Grue had 4,763 residents in 2016 and 4,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,545 |
| 2022 | 4,548 |
| 2023 | 4,572 |
| 2024 | 4,532 |
| 2025 | 4,513 |
| 2026 | 4,463 |
Where is Grue?
Business sectors: Grue
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.9% ×3.3
- Construction9.0% ×0.8
- Real estate8.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
- Transport and storage3.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Grue
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grue?
Grue has 4,463 residents (2026), ranking 195 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Grue?
Grue covers 777.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Grue growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grue went from 4,763 to 4,463, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Grue?
Grue is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.456, longitude 12.058.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grue?
In Grue, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 752 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Grue?
In Grue, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 58.1% (2025), ranking 348 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grue?
In Grue, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 893 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grue?
The nearest to Grue are Åsnes (23 km), Nord-Odal (27 km), Våler (Innlandet) (28 km), Kongsvinger (30 km), Sør-Odal (30 km).