Rendalen: population and statistics
Rendalen has a population of 1,836 (2026) across 3,061.0 km², or 0.6 people per km². It ranks 293 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,836 residents
- 3,061.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 700 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Rendalen ranks No. 41 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Rendalen, compared with an average of 11.0% in Innlandet and 26.7% nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 33.0% in Rendalen, compared with an average of 24.3% in Innlandet and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 39.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 882 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 428,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Stor-Elvdal, 29.6 km away.
Rendalen in numbers
All indicators for Rendalen
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 | Rendalen | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.9% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 327 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rendalen | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,222 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 281 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.6% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 32 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 8.6% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 335 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.7% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 27 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) | 1,252 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rendalen | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 330 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 279 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.7 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 435,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 347 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 408 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 222.2 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rendalen | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 61.0% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 333 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rendalen | 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) | 6.8% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 348 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Rendalen | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.6% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Rendalen | 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 | Rendalen | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.7% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 231 of 351 |
Population of Rendalen over time
Rendalen had 1,881 residents in 2016 and 1,836 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,741 |
| 2022 | 1,722 |
| 2023 | 1,769 |
| 2024 | 1,837 |
| 2025 | 1,846 |
| 2026 | 1,836 |
Where is Rendalen?
Business sectors: Rendalen
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
- Construction8.9% ×0.8
- Real estate8.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade6.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Rendalen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rendalen?
Rendalen has 1,836 residents (2026), ranking 293 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Rendalen?
Rendalen covers 3,061.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Rendalen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rendalen went from 1,881 to 1,836, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Rendalen?
Rendalen is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.859, longitude 11.176.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Rendalen?
In Rendalen, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rendalen?
In Rendalen, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 33.0% (2026), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rendalen?
In Rendalen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 882 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rendalen?
The nearest to Rendalen are Stor-Elvdal (30 km), Alvdal (40 km), Engerdal (45 km), Tynset (50 km), Ringebu (58 km).