Kongsvinger: population and statistics
Kongsvinger has a population of 18,191 (2026) across 953.0 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 73 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,191 residents
- 953.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 151 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Kongsvinger ranks No. 7 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 60.2% in Kongsvinger, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 75.2% in Kongsvinger, compared with an average of 82.9% in Innlandet and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 13.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 888 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 133,473 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sør-Odal, 14.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eidsvoll (28,739 residents), 45 km away.
Kongsvinger in numbers
All indicators for Kongsvinger
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 | Kongsvinger | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 109 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.1% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kongsvinger | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 9,827 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 63 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.0% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 16.1% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 247 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 75.2% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 318 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 18.9% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 39 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.1 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 284 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kongsvinger | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,029 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 72 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.5 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 473,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,596 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 73 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 259 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.9 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kongsvinger | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 60.2% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kongsvinger | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 595 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.9% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 192 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kongsvinger | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.1% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 101 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kongsvinger | 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 | Kongsvinger | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.5% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 175 of 351 |
Population of Kongsvinger over time
Kongsvinger had 17,835 residents in 2016 and 18,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,851 |
| 2022 | 17,949 |
| 2023 | 17,966 |
| 2024 | 18,058 |
| 2025 | 18,109 |
| 2026 | 18,191 |
Where is Kongsvinger?
Business sectors: Kongsvinger
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.9% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×1.2
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Real estate10.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kongsvinger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kongsvinger?
Kongsvinger has 18,191 residents (2026), ranking 73 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kongsvinger?
Kongsvinger covers 953.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Kongsvinger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kongsvinger went from 17,835 to 18,191, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Kongsvinger?
Kongsvinger is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.191, longitude 11.999.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Kongsvinger?
In Kongsvinger, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 60.2% (2025), ranking 338 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Kongsvinger?
In Kongsvinger, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 75.2% (2026), ranking 318 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kongsvinger?
In Kongsvinger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 888 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kongsvinger?
The nearest to Kongsvinger are Sør-Odal (15 km), Eidskog (22 km), Nes (29 km), Grue (30 km), Nord-Odal (37 km).