Nord-Fron: population and statistics
Nord-Fron has a population of 5,493 (2026) across 1,092.0 km², or 5.0 people per km². It ranks 176 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,493 residents
- 1,092.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 240 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Nord-Fron ranks No. 21 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −6.0 per 1,000 inh. in Nord-Fron, compared with an average of 7.3 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 666 per 1,000 inh. in Nord-Fron, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 852 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 152,941 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sør-Fron, 9.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lillehammer (29,669 residents), 66 km away.
Nord-Fron in numbers
All indicators for Nord-Fron
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 | Nord-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 59 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.8% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 277 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nord-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,338 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 158 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.5% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 260 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.5% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.9% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 463.1 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 61 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nord-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 965 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 135 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 175.7 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 85 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 270 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,169 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 147 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 212.8 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 81 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nord-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.6% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 138 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nord-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 666 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.5% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 257 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nord-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 309 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nord-Fron | 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 | Nord-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.7% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Population of Nord-Fron over time
Nord-Fron had 5,741 residents in 2016 and 5,493 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,705 |
| 2022 | 5,628 |
| 2023 | 5,589 |
| 2024 | 5,586 |
| 2025 | 5,553 |
| 2026 | 5,493 |
Where is Nord-Fron?
Business sectors: Nord-Fron
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.7% ×2.6
- Construction16.1% ×1.5
- Real estate10.9% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.5% ×0.4
- Manufacturing3.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Nord-Fron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nord-Fron?
Nord-Fron has 5,493 residents (2026), ranking 176 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nord-Fron?
Nord-Fron covers 1,092.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Nord-Fron growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nord-Fron went from 5,741 to 5,493, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Nord-Fron?
Nord-Fron is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.596, longitude 9.748.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nord-Fron?
In Nord-Fron, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −6.0 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 319 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nord-Fron?
In Nord-Fron, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 666 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 30 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nord-Fron?
In Nord-Fron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 852 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nord-Fron?
The nearest to Nord-Fron are Sør-Fron (9.7 km), Sel (26 km), Ringebu (30 km), Gausdal (37 km), Vågå (46 km).