Øystre Slidre: population and statistics
Øystre Slidre has a population of 3,347 (2026) across 886.0 km², or 3.8 people per km². It ranks 221 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,347 residents
- 886.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,040 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Øystre Slidre ranks No. 30 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 685 per 1,000 inh. in Øystre Slidre, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,094 per 1,000 inh. in Øystre Slidre, 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 28.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 936 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 124,090 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vestre Slidre, 23.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nord-Aurdal (6,424 residents), 31 km away.
Øystre Slidre in numbers
All indicators for Øystre Slidre
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 | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.9% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 273 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,847 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 223 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.6% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.1% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 168 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.5% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.4% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 272 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,094 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 636 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 196 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 190.0 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 61 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 515,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 790 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 236.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 45 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 258 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 72.5% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 26 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 | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 214,230 | – | 112,411 | ranked 30 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 685 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.9% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 324 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.1% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 155 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Øystre Slidre | 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 | Øystre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.1% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 130 of 351 |
Population of Øystre Slidre over time
Øystre Slidre had 3,220 residents in 2016 and 3,347 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,236 |
| 2022 | 3,252 |
| 2023 | 3,291 |
| 2024 | 3,298 |
| 2025 | 3,311 |
| 2026 | 3,347 |
Where is Øystre Slidre?
Business sectors: Øystre Slidre
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.3% ×2.8
- Construction16.9% ×1.6
- Real estate7.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade5.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Øystre Slidre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Øystre Slidre?
Øystre Slidre has 3,347 residents (2026), ranking 221 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Øystre Slidre?
Øystre Slidre covers 886.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Øystre Slidre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Øystre Slidre went from 3,220 to 3,347, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Øystre Slidre?
Øystre Slidre is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.236, longitude 9.144.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Øystre Slidre?
In Øystre Slidre, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 685 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 14 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Øystre Slidre?
In Øystre Slidre, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,094 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 24 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Øystre Slidre?
In Øystre Slidre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 936 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Øystre Slidre?
The nearest to Øystre Slidre are Vestre Slidre (23 km), Nord-Aurdal (31 km), Vang (34 km), Etnedal (41 km), Gausdal (42 km).