Os: population and statistics
Os has a population of 1,871 (2026) across 1,007.0 km², or 1.9 people per km². It ranks 290 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,871 residents
- 1,007.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 880 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Os ranks No. 40 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Os, compared with an average of 11.0% in Innlandet and 26.7% nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 695 per 1,000 inh. in Os, 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 39.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 798 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 141,036 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Røros - Rosse (5,638 residents), 13 km away.
Os in numbers
All indicators for Os
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 | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 298 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 325 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,138 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 288 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 102 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.9% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.7% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 11 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) | 610.9 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 393 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 257 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 210.0 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 500,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 476 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 254.4 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.2% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 12,063 | – | 112,411 | ranked 90 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 695 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 8.0% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 338 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.3% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 244 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Os | 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 | Os | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.4% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 126 of 351 |
Population of Os over time
Os had 1,956 residents in 2016 and 1,871 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,870 |
| 2022 | 1,855 |
| 2023 | 1,844 |
| 2024 | 1,891 |
| 2025 | 1,895 |
| 2026 | 1,871 |
Where is Os?
Business sectors: Os
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39.4% ×3.8
- Construction10.4% ×1.0
- Real estate8.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Os
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Os?
Os has 1,871 residents (2026), ranking 290 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Os?
Os covers 1,007.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Os growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Os went from 1,956 to 1,871, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Os?
Os is in Innlandet. Latitude 62.476, longitude 11.243.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Os?
In Os, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Os?
In Os, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 695 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Os?
In Os, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 798 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Os?
The nearest to Os are Røros - Rosse (13 km), Tolga (14 km), Tynset (31 km), Holtålen (44 km), Alvdal (52 km).