Ringsaker: population and statistics
Ringsaker has a population of 36,199 (2026) across 1,123.0 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 30 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,199 residents
- 1,123.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 461 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Ringsaker ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 901 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 157,283 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lillehammer, 20.6 km away.
Ringsaker in numbers
All indicators for Ringsaker
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 | Ringsaker | 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) | 21.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.9% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 159 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ringsaker | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 17,600 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 29 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 181 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 26.7% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.1% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.7% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 93 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 200.3 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 141 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ringsaker | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,949 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 28 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.1 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 260 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 505,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 5,219 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.2 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 252 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.3 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 203 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ringsaker | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.1% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 188 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ringsaker | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 161,864 | – | 112,411 | ranked 39 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ringsaker | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 634 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.5% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 157 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Ringsaker | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.3% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 212 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Ringsaker | 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 | Ringsaker | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.8% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 167 of 351 |
Population of Ringsaker over time
Ringsaker had 33,597 residents in 2016 and 36,199 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,897 |
| 2022 | 35,073 |
| 2023 | 35,475 |
| 2024 | 35,612 |
| 2025 | 35,911 |
| 2026 | 36,199 |
Where is Ringsaker?
Business sectors: Ringsaker
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.5% ×2.0
- Construction13.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.0
- Real estate10.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Ringsaker
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ringsaker?
Ringsaker has 36,199 residents (2026), ranking 30 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Ringsaker?
Ringsaker covers 1,123.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Ringsaker growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ringsaker went from 33,597 to 36,199, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Ringsaker?
Ringsaker is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.024, longitude 10.802.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Ringsaker?
In Ringsaker, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 17,600 (2026), ranking 29 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Ringsaker?
In Ringsaker, “Establishments” stands at 3,949 (2026), ranking 28 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ringsaker?
In Ringsaker, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 901 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ringsaker?
The nearest to Ringsaker are Lillehammer (21 km), Gjøvik (26 km), Hamar (30 km), Øyer (34 km), Åmot (36 km).