Løten: population and statistics
Løten has a population of 7,951 (2026) across 362.0 km², or 22.0 people per km². It ranks 133 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,951 residents
- 362.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 240 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Løten ranks No. 12 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,000 per 1,000 inh. in Løten, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 85.6 per 1,000 inh. in Løten, compared with an average of 127.1 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 903 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,700 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Elverum (21,937 residents), 12 km away.
Løten in numbers
All indicators for Løten
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 | Løten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 201 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 150 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Løten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,873 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 137 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 111 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.4% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 161 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.0% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 169 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.8% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 176.0 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Løten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 681 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 185 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 486,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 962 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 327 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 325 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Løten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.2% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 249 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 | Løten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,000 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 33.8% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 38 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Løten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.9% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 258 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Løten | 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 | Løten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Løten over time
Løten had 7,588 residents in 2016 and 7,951 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,625 |
| 2022 | 7,715 |
| 2023 | 7,836 |
| 2024 | 7,929 |
| 2025 | 7,931 |
| 2026 | 7,951 |
Where is Løten?
Business sectors: Løten
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.8% ×2.2
- Construction14.8% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Real estate6.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Løten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Løten?
Løten has 7,951 residents (2026), ranking 133 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Løten?
Løten covers 362.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Løten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Løten went from 7,588 to 7,951, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Løten?
Løten is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.825, longitude 11.391.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Løten?
In Løten, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,000 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Løten?
In Løten, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 85.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 342 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Løten?
In Løten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 903 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Løten?
The nearest to Løten are Elverum (12 km), Hamar (17 km), Stange (20 km), Våler (Innlandet) (29 km), Østre Toten (35 km).