Sør-Fron: population and statistics
Sør-Fron has a population of 3,108 (2026) across 712.0 km², or 4.4 people per km². It ranks 225 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,108 residents
- 712.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 280 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Sør-Fron ranks No. 31 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 695 per 1,000 inh. in Sør-Fron, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 95.7% in Sør-Fron, compared with an average of 82.9% in Innlandet and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 858 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 99,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nord-Fron (5,493 residents), 9.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sør-Fron in numbers
All indicators for Sør-Fron
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 | Sør-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.9 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 296 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.1% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 214 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sør-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,690 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 233 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.1% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 280 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) | 0.5% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 641.9 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sør-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 537 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 213 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 172.8 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 489,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 227 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 681 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 219.1 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sør-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.3% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 147 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 | Sør-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 695 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.7% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 274 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sør-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.2% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 218 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sør-Fron | 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 | Sør-Fron | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.6% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 265 of 351 |
Population of Sør-Fron over time
Sør-Fron had 3,154 residents in 2016 and 3,108 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,064 |
| 2022 | 3,064 |
| 2023 | 3,240 |
| 2024 | 3,119 |
| 2025 | 3,128 |
| 2026 | 3,108 |
Where is Sør-Fron?
Business sectors: Sør-Fron
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.5% ×3.3
- Construction16.7% ×1.6
- Real estate9.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade4.7% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical4.2% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Sør-Fron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sør-Fron?
Sør-Fron has 3,108 residents (2026), ranking 225 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sør-Fron?
Sør-Fron covers 712.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Sør-Fron growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sør-Fron went from 3,154 to 3,108, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Sør-Fron?
Sør-Fron is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.569, longitude 9.923.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sør-Fron?
In Sør-Fron, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 695 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Sør-Fron?
In Sør-Fron, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 95.7% (2026), ranking 27 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sør-Fron?
In Sør-Fron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 858 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sør-Fron?
The nearest to Sør-Fron are Nord-Fron (9.7 km), Ringebu (21 km), Gausdal (32 km), Sel (33 km), Øyer (43 km).