Søndre Land: population and statistics
Søndre Land has a population of 5,603 (2026) across 659.0 km², or 8.5 people per km². It ranks 172 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,603 residents
- 659.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 509 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Søndre Land ranks No. 20 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 58.4% in Søndre Land, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 9.6% in Søndre Land, compared with an average of 20.8% in Innlandet and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 890 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 92,297 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vestre Toten (13,612 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Søndre Land in numbers
All indicators for Søndre Land
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 | Søndre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 96 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 298 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Søndre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,233 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 162 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 9.6% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.5% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.5% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 201.5 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 140 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Søndre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 656 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 191 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.1 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 453,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 327 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 818 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 190 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 146.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 279 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Søndre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 58.4% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Søndre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 648 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.5% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 297 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Søndre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.8% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 195 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Søndre Land | 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 | Søndre Land | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.3% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 272 of 351 |
Population of Søndre Land over time
Søndre Land had 5,758 residents in 2016 and 5,603 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,579 |
| 2022 | 5,535 |
| 2023 | 5,564 |
| 2024 | 5,587 |
| 2025 | 5,597 |
| 2026 | 5,603 |
Where is Søndre Land?
Business sectors: Søndre Land
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.9% ×2.8
- Construction11.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.3% ×1.0
- Real estate9.1% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Søndre Land
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Søndre Land?
Søndre Land has 5,603 residents (2026), ranking 172 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Søndre Land?
Søndre Land covers 659.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Søndre Land growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Søndre Land went from 5,758 to 5,603, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Søndre Land?
Søndre Land is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.677, longitude 10.279.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Søndre Land?
In Søndre Land, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 58.4% (2025), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Søndre Land?
In Søndre Land, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 330 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Søndre Land?
In Søndre Land, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 890 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Søndre Land?
The nearest to Søndre Land are Vestre Toten (18 km), Nordre Land (21 km), Gjøvik (26 km), Gran (29 km), Sør-Aurdal (34 km).