Stange: population and statistics
Stange has a population of 21,839 (2026) across 641.0 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 60 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,839 residents
- 641.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 320 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Stange ranks No. 6 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 88.9 per 1,000 inh. in Stange, compared with an average of 127.1 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Stange, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 889 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 89,776 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Løten, 19.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hamar (33,817 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Stange in numbers
All indicators for Stange
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 | Stange | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stange | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 10,500 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 59 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.7% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.0% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 92 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.1% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.5% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 85 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.0 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 291 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stange | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,942 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 75 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.9 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 331 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 507,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 147 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,749 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.9 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 311 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.9 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stange | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.1% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 252 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stange | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 22.5% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 131 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Stange | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.9% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 160 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Stange | 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 | Stange | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.5% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 58 of 351 |
Population of Stange over time
Stange had 20,119 residents in 2016 and 21,839 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,072 |
| 2022 | 21,156 |
| 2023 | 21,356 |
| 2024 | 21,605 |
| 2025 | 21,691 |
| 2026 | 21,839 |
Where is Stange?
Business sectors: Stange
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.2% ×1.9
- Construction12.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.8
- Real estate7.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Stange
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stange?
Stange has 21,839 residents (2026), ranking 60 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Stange?
Stange covers 641.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Stange growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stange went from 20,119 to 21,839, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Stange?
Stange is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.649, longitude 11.366.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stange?
In Stange, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 88.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 331 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Stange?
In Stange, “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 Stange?
In Stange, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 889 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stange?
The nearest to Stange are Løten (20 km), Hamar (22 km), Østre Toten (25 km), Nord-Odal (26 km), Våler (Innlandet) (26 km).