Hamar: population and statistics
Hamar has a population of 33,817 (2026) across 338.0 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 31 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 33,817 residents
- 338.0 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 123 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Hamar ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 62.5% in Hamar, compared with an average of 82.9% in Innlandet and 67.9% nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 43.1% in Hamar, compared with an average of 30.3% in Innlandet and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 13.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 911 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 47,339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times the national average.
Hamar in numbers
All indicators for Hamar
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 | Hamar | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 200 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hamar | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 17,106 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 32 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.7% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.0% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 155 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 62.5% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 29.1% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 13 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 311 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hamar | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,832 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 30 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.3 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 236 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 518,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 108 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 5,039 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 230 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hamar | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.1% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 225 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 | Hamar | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 27.7% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 81 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hamar | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.7% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 86 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hamar | 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 | Hamar | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 43.1% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 13 of 351 |
Population of Hamar over time
Hamar had 30,120 residents in 2016 and 33,817 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,509 |
| 2022 | 31,999 |
| 2023 | 32,382 |
| 2024 | 32,879 |
| 2025 | 33,441 |
| 2026 | 33,817 |
Where is Hamar?
Business sectors: Hamar
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×1.2
- Real estate12.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×1.0
- Construction9.4% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hamar
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamar?
Hamar has 33,817 residents (2026), ranking 31 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hamar?
Hamar covers 338.0 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Hamar growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hamar went from 30,120 to 33,817, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Hamar?
Hamar is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.795, longitude 11.078.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Hamar?
In Hamar, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 62.5% (2026), ranking 342 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Hamar?
In Hamar, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 43.1% (2025), ranking 13 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hamar?
In Hamar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 911 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hamar?
The nearest to Hamar are Løten (17 km), Gjøvik (21 km), Østre Toten (22 km), Stange (22 km), Vestre Toten (28 km).