Lom: population and statistics
Lom has a population of 2,239 (2026) across 1,887.0 km², or 1.2 people per km². It ranks 269 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,239 residents
- 1,887.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Lom ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Lom, compared with an average of 11.0% in Innlandet and 26.7% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 7.5% in Lom, compared with an average of 15.1% in Innlandet and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 782 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 264,286 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vågå (3,553 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,128 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lom in numbers
All indicators for Lom
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 | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.3% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 253 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,336 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 264 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.1% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.5% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 15 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.6 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 209 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 476 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 224 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 212.6 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 496,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 195 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 553 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 247.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.4 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 285 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.8% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 64 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 323 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 192,949 | – | 112,411 | ranked 34 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 719 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.1% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 331 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 7.5% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 349 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lom | 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 | Lom | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.8% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 196 of 351 |
Population of Lom over time
Lom had 2,347 residents in 2016 and 2,239 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,204 |
| 2022 | 2,211 |
| 2023 | 2,212 |
| 2024 | 2,212 |
| 2025 | 2,215 |
| 2026 | 2,239 |
Where is Lom?
Business sectors: Lom
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
- Construction11.0% ×1.0
- Real estate9.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade6.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical4.7% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lom
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lom?
Lom has 2,239 residents (2026), ranking 269 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lom?
Lom covers 1,887.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Lom growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lom went from 2,347 to 2,239, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Lom?
Lom is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.839, longitude 8.567.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Lom?
In Lom, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Lom?
In Lom, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 7.5% (2025), ranking 349 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lom?
In Lom, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 782 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lom?
The nearest to Lom are Vågå (28 km), Skjåk (34 km), Lesja (42 km), Dovre (52 km), Sel (53 km).