Østre Toten: population and statistics
Østre Toten has a population of 14,925 (2026) across 485.0 km², or 30.8 people per km². It ranks 85 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,925 residents
- 485.0 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Østre Toten ranks No. 8 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 704 per 1,000 inh. in Østre Toten, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Østre Toten, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 875 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,927 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vestre Toten, 17.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hamar (33,817 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Østre Toten in numbers
All indicators for Østre Toten
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 | Østre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 227 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Østre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 7,757 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 79 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 19.6% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 196 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.2% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 142 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 188 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.0 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 247 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Østre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,738 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 82 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.4 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 498,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 189 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,345 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 79 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 157.1 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 203 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 | Østre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.0% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 191 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 | Østre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 704 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 16.8% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 226 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Østre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.2% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 281 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Østre Toten | 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 | Østre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.1% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 189 of 351 |
Population of Østre Toten over time
Østre Toten had 14,906 residents in 2016 and 14,925 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,871 |
| 2022 | 14,827 |
| 2023 | 14,896 |
| 2024 | 14,840 |
| 2025 | 14,827 |
| 2026 | 14,925 |
Where is Østre Toten?
Business sectors: Østre Toten
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.9% ×2.5
- Construction11.9% ×1.1
- Real estate11.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Østre Toten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Østre Toten?
Østre Toten has 14,925 residents (2026), ranking 85 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Østre Toten?
Østre Toten covers 485.0 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Østre Toten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Østre Toten went from 14,906 to 14,925, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Østre Toten?
Østre Toten is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.613, longitude 10.916.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Østre Toten?
In Østre Toten, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 704 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 8 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Østre Toten?
In Østre Toten, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 82.2 years (2025), ranking 259 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Østre Toten?
In Østre Toten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 875 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Østre Toten?
The nearest to Østre Toten are Vestre Toten (18 km), Hamar (22 km), Hurdal (23 km), Gjøvik (23 km), Stange (25 km).