Nordre Land: population and statistics
Nordre Land has a population of 6,510 (2026) across 920.0 km², or 7.1 people per km². It ranks 151 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,510 residents
- 920.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 160 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Nordre Land ranks No. 14 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 21.1% in Nordre Land, compared with an average of 30.3% in Innlandet and 38.3% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 9.2% in Nordre Land, compared with an average of 15.1% in Innlandet and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 862 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 128,852 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Søndre Land, 20.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gjøvik (31,350 residents), 34 km away.
Nordre Land in numbers
All indicators for Nordre Land
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 | Nordre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.5% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 245 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nordre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,746 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 142 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.6% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.6% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 307 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.0% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 411.4 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 71 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nordre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,037 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 129 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.3 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 463,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 305 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,228 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 138 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 188.6 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.9 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nordre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.6% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 293 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 | Nordre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 669 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.9% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 311 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nordre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.2% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 338 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nordre Land | 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 | Nordre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.1% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 338 of 351 |
Population of Nordre Land over time
Nordre Land had 6,751 residents in 2016 and 6,510 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,581 |
| 2022 | 6,577 |
| 2023 | 6,527 |
| 2024 | 6,510 |
| 2025 | 6,544 |
| 2026 | 6,510 |
Where is Nordre Land?
Business sectors: Nordre Land
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.1% ×2.8
- Construction17.8% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.8
- Real estate9.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.4
- Transport and storage3.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services3.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Nordre Land
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nordre Land?
Nordre Land has 6,510 residents (2026), ranking 151 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nordre Land?
Nordre Land covers 920.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Nordre Land growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nordre Land went from 6,751 to 6,510, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Nordre Land?
Nordre Land is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.835, longitude 10.075.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Nordre Land?
In Nordre Land, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 21.1% (2025), ranking 338 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Nordre Land?
In Nordre Land, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 9.2% (2025), ranking 338 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nordre Land?
In Nordre Land, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 862 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nordre Land?
The nearest to Nordre Land are Søndre Land (21 km), Etnedal (27 km), Sør-Aurdal (27 km), Gjøvik (34 km), Vestre Toten (34 km).