Tynset: population and statistics
Tynset has a population of 5,762 (2026) across 1,822.0 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 169 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,762 residents
- 1,822.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 567 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Tynset ranks No. 19 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 72.3% in Tynset, compared with an average of 65.7% in Innlandet and 68.2% nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Tynset, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Innlandet and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 820 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 255,182 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tolga, 17.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Melhus (17,828 residents), 103 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,280 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tynset in numbers
All indicators for Tynset
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 | Tynset | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 161 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tynset | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,260 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 161 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.0% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.8% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 142 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 84.4% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.1% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 326.3 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tynset | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,008 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 132 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 174.9 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 503,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 163 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,178 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 144 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 204.4 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 93 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 260 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tynset | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 72.3% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 32 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tynset | 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) | 13.3% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 280 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Tynset | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.4% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 146 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Tynset | 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 | Tynset | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 34.2% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 52 of 351 |
Population of Tynset over time
Tynset had 5,580 residents in 2016 and 5,762 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,537 |
| 2022 | 5,581 |
| 2023 | 5,628 |
| 2024 | 5,692 |
| 2025 | 5,722 |
| 2026 | 5,762 |
Where is Tynset?
Business sectors: Tynset
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.2% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×1.0
- Real estate10.8% ×1.0
- Construction10.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing3.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Tynset
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tynset?
Tynset has 5,762 residents (2026), ranking 169 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Tynset?
Tynset covers 1,822.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Tynset growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tynset went from 5,580 to 5,762, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Tynset?
Tynset is in Innlandet. Latitude 62.275, longitude 10.832.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Tynset?
In Tynset, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 72.3% (2025), ranking 32 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Tynset?
In Tynset, “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 Tynset?
In Tynset, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 820 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tynset?
The nearest to Tynset are Tolga (17 km), Alvdal (21 km), Os (31 km), Folldal (42 km), Røros - Rosse (44 km).