Stor-Elvdal: population and statistics
Stor-Elvdal has a population of 2,239 (2026) across 2,127.0 km², or 1.1 people per km². It ranks 269 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,239 residents
- 2,127.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 313 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Stor-Elvdal ranks No. 35 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 57.5% in Stor-Elvdal, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 13.0% in Stor-Elvdal, compared with an average of 17.8% in Innlandet and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 832 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 297,899 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rendalen, 29.6 km away.
Stor-Elvdal in numbers
All indicators for Stor-Elvdal
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 | Stor-Elvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 12 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 348 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stor-Elvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,924 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 221 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.9% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 300 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.9% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.2% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 317 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 944.6 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stor-Elvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 347 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 270 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 155.0 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 440,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 345 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 401 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.1 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stor-Elvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 57.5% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 350 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stor-Elvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 632 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 73 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 6.2% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 349 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Stor-Elvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.5% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 142 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Stor-Elvdal | 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 | Stor-Elvdal | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.0% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 191 of 351 |
Population of Stor-Elvdal over time
Stor-Elvdal had 2,600 residents in 2016 and 2,239 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,378 |
| 2022 | 2,318 |
| 2023 | 2,281 |
| 2024 | 2,276 |
| 2025 | 2,250 |
| 2026 | 2,239 |
Where is Stor-Elvdal?
Business sectors: Stor-Elvdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.9% ×2.9
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Construction8.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.1% ×0.5
- Real estate5.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Stor-Elvdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stor-Elvdal?
Stor-Elvdal has 2,239 residents (2026), ranking 269 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Stor-Elvdal?
Stor-Elvdal covers 2,127.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Stor-Elvdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stor-Elvdal went from 2,600 to 2,239, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Stor-Elvdal?
Stor-Elvdal is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.635, longitude 10.874.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Stor-Elvdal?
In Stor-Elvdal, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 57.5% (2025), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Stor-Elvdal?
In Stor-Elvdal, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 13.0% (2026), ranking 348 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stor-Elvdal?
In Stor-Elvdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 832 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stor-Elvdal?
The nearest to Stor-Elvdal are Rendalen (30 km), Ringebu (32 km), Øyer (48 km), Sør-Fron (51 km), Alvdal (54 km).