Øyer: population and statistics
Øyer has a population of 5,130 (2026) across 616.0 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 182 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,130 residents
- 616.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 220 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Øyer ranks No. 23 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Øyer, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 737.8 per 1,000 inh. in Øyer, compared with an average of 235.3 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 869 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 86,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lillehammer (29,669 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Øyer in numbers
All indicators for Øyer
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 | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.4 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 150 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,505 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 196 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.9% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 207 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.4% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 163 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 737.8 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 35 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 768 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 171 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.7 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 128 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 499,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 183 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) | 187.5 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 123 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 | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.3% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 220,398 | – | 112,411 | ranked 29 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 91 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.6% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 196 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.2% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 122 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Øyer | 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 | Øyer | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.3% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 149 of 351 |
Population of Øyer over time
Øyer had 5,072 residents in 2016 and 5,130 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,093 |
| 2022 | 5,082 |
| 2023 | 5,161 |
| 2024 | 5,124 |
| 2025 | 5,134 |
| 2026 | 5,130 |
Where is Øyer?
Business sectors: Øyer
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.8% ×2.8
- Construction11.7% ×1.1
- Real estate11.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Øyer
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Øyer?
Øyer has 5,130 residents (2026), ranking 182 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Øyer?
Øyer covers 616.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Øyer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Øyer went from 5,072 to 5,130, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Øyer?
Øyer is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.265, longitude 10.413.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Øyer?
In Øyer, “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.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Øyer?
In Øyer, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 737.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 35 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Øyer?
In Øyer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 869 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Øyer?
The nearest to Øyer are Lillehammer (17 km), Gausdal (26 km), Ringebu (31 km), Ringsaker (34 km), Sør-Fron (43 km).