Tolga: population and statistics
Tolga has a population of 1,609 (2026) across 1,097.0 km², or 1.5 people per km². It ranks 301 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,609 residents
- 1,097.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 767 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Tolga ranks No. 43 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.6 per 1,000 inh. in Tolga, compared with an average of 10.5 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 73.5% in Tolga, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 40.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 820 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Share of inhabitants under 18”.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 153,641 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Os, 14.1 km away.
Tolga in numbers
All indicators for Tolga
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 | Tolga | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.8% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 41 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tolga | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 914 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 304 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.2% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 18 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.4% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.3% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 68 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 251 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 440.0 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tolga | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 320 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 282 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 198.9 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 45 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 490,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 223 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 369 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 287 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 229.3 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 347 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tolga | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.5% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 11 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 | Tolga | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.6% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 294 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Tolga | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.8% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 59 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Tolga | 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 | Tolga | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 35.3% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 47 of 351 |
Population of Tolga over time
Tolga had 1,620 residents in 2016 and 1,609 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,563 |
| 2022 | 1,551 |
| 2023 | 1,555 |
| 2024 | 1,604 |
| 2025 | 1,606 |
| 2026 | 1,609 |
Where is Tolga?
Business sectors: Tolga
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing40.4% ×3.9
- Real estate11.0% ×1.0
- Construction8.5% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade6.3% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing2.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Tolga
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tolga?
Tolga has 1,609 residents (2026), ranking 301 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Tolga?
Tolga covers 1,097.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Tolga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tolga went from 1,620 to 1,609, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Tolga?
Tolga is in Innlandet. Latitude 62.401, longitude 11.022.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tolga?
In Tolga, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Tolga?
In Tolga, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 73.5% (2025), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tolga?
In Tolga, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 820 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tolga?
The nearest to Tolga are Os (14 km), Tynset (17 km), Røros - Rosse (27 km), Alvdal (38 km), Holtålen (54 km).