Ringebu: population and statistics
Ringebu has a population of 4,497 (2026) across 1,221.0 km², or 3.7 people per km². It ranks 193 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,497 residents
- 1,221.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 864 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Ringebu ranks No. 25 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,012 per 1,000 inh. in Ringebu, compared with an average of 235.3 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.5% in Ringebu, compared with an average of 0.9% in Innlandet and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 903 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 171,008 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sør-Fron, 20.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lillehammer (29,669 residents), 48 km away.
Ringebu in numbers
All indicators for Ringebu
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 | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 103 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 200 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,575 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 191 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.8% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.7% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.7% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 126 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.2% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,012 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 845 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 153 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 187.9 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 483,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 260 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,021 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 163 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 227.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 61 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.6% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 201 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 112,411 | – | 112,411 | ranked 52 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 636 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.2% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.9% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 132 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Ringebu | 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 | Ringebu | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.0% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 257 of 351 |
Population of Ringebu over time
Ringebu had 4,462 residents in 2016 and 4,497 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,408 |
| 2022 | 4,385 |
| 2023 | 4,416 |
| 2024 | 4,413 |
| 2025 | 4,447 |
| 2026 | 4,497 |
Where is Ringebu?
Business sectors: Ringebu
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.7% ×3.2
- Construction13.4% ×1.2
- Real estate9.8% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical3.8% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Ringebu
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ringebu?
Ringebu has 4,497 residents (2026), ranking 193 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Ringebu?
Ringebu covers 1,221.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Ringebu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ringebu went from 4,462 to 4,497, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Ringebu?
Ringebu is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.536, longitude 10.308.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ringebu?
In Ringebu, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,012 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 27 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Ringebu?
In Ringebu, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.5% (2025), ranking 306 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ringebu?
In Ringebu, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 903 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ringebu?
The nearest to Ringebu are Sør-Fron (21 km), Nord-Fron (30 km), Øyer (31 km), Stor-Elvdal (32 km), Gausdal (35 km).