Sør-Odal: population and statistics
Sør-Odal has a population of 8,165 (2026) across 479.0 km², or 17.0 people per km². It ranks 132 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,165 residents
- 479.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 140 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Sør-Odal ranks No. 11 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 673 per 1,000 inh. in Sør-Odal, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Sør-Odal, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 888 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,087 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kongsvinger (18,191 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sør-Odal in numbers
All indicators for Sør-Odal
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-Odal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 151 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 153 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.9% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 273 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sør-Odal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,191 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 130 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 68 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.2% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 150 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 188 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.5 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 263 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sør-Odal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 919 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 141 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.6 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 497,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 192 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,312 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.7 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sør-Odal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.5% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 297 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sør-Odal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 673 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.0% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 190 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sør-Odal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.1% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 251 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sør-Odal | 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-Odal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.5% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 295 of 351 |
Population of Sør-Odal over time
Sør-Odal had 7,901 residents in 2016 and 8,165 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,914 |
| 2022 | 7,978 |
| 2023 | 8,069 |
| 2024 | 8,112 |
| 2025 | 8,150 |
| 2026 | 8,165 |
Where is Sør-Odal?
Business sectors: Sør-Odal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.1% ×2.4
- Construction12.4% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×0.9
- Real estate9.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.7
- Transport and storage6.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sør-Odal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sør-Odal?
Sør-Odal has 8,165 residents (2026), ranking 132 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sør-Odal?
Sør-Odal covers 479.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Sør-Odal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sør-Odal went from 7,901 to 8,165, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Sør-Odal?
Sør-Odal is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.237, longitude 11.746.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sør-Odal?
In Sør-Odal, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 673 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 24 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Sør-Odal?
In Sør-Odal, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 82.2 years (2025), ranking 259 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sør-Odal?
In Sør-Odal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 888 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sør-Odal?
The nearest to Sør-Odal are Kongsvinger (15 km), Nes (18 km), Nord-Odal (25 km), Grue (30 km), Eidsvoll (30 km).