Trysil: population and statistics
Trysil has a population of 6,474 (2026) across 2,941.0 km², or 2.2 people per km². It ranks 152 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,474 residents
- 2,941.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 700 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Trysil ranks No. 15 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 2.1% in Trysil, compared with an average of 0.9% in Innlandet and 1.2% nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,091 per 1,000 inh. in Trysil, compared with an average of 235.3 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 860 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Innlandet for “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes 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 411,905 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Åmot, 51.4 km away.
Trysil in numbers
All indicators for Trysil
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 | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.8% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 304 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,138 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 132 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.4% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 21.3% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.3% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 218 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.5% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,091 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 992 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 133 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.2 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 116 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 465,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,332 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 205.7 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.6% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 3 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 196,181 | – | 112,411 | ranked 32 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.8% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 314 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.0% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Trysil | 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 | Trysil | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.9% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 259 of 351 |
Population of Trysil over time
Trysil had 6,525 residents in 2016 and 6,474 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,580 |
| 2022 | 6,603 |
| 2023 | 6,582 |
| 2024 | 6,566 |
| 2025 | 6,542 |
| 2026 | 6,474 |
Where is Trysil?
Business sectors: Trysil
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×2.0
- Construction13.1% ×1.2
- Real estate10.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Trysil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trysil?
Trysil has 6,474 residents (2026), ranking 152 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Trysil?
Trysil covers 2,941.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Trysil growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Trysil went from 6,525 to 6,474, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Trysil?
Trysil is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.310, longitude 12.315.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Trysil?
In Trysil, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 2.1% (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Trysil?
In Trysil, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,091 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 25 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Trysil?
In Trysil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 860 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Trysil?
The nearest to Trysil are Åmot (51 km), Elverum (62 km), Engerdal (65 km), Løten (73 km), Åsnes (74 km).