Vågå: population and statistics
Vågå has a population of 3,553 (2026) across 1,252.0 km², or 2.8 people per km². It ranks 215 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,553 residents
- 1,252.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 366 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Vågå ranks No. 29 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 7.9% in Vågå, compared with an average of 15.1% in Innlandet and 21.8% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.3% in Vågå, compared with an average of 0.9% in Innlandet and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 832 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 175,350 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sel (5,469 residents), 26 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vågå in numbers
All indicators for Vågå
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 | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 87 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.8% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 231 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,974 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 216 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.8% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 16.7% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 240 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.4% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.3% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 306.2 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 639 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 194 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 477,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 277 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 771 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 217.0 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 297 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.9% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 128 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 334 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 133,000 | – | 112,411 | ranked 44 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 646 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.8% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 271 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 7.9% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 347 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vågå | 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 | Vågå | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.6% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 265 of 351 |
Population of Vågå over time
Vågå had 3,664 residents in 2016 and 3,553 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,564 |
| 2022 | 3,591 |
| 2023 | 3,532 |
| 2024 | 3,531 |
| 2025 | 3,529 |
| 2026 | 3,553 |
Where is Vågå?
Business sectors: Vågå
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.1% ×3.1
- Construction12.3% ×1.1
- Real estate9.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.8% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Vågå
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vågå?
Vågå has 3,553 residents (2026), ranking 215 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vågå?
Vågå covers 1,252.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Vågå growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vågå went from 3,664 to 3,553, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Vågå?
Vågå is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.875, longitude 9.096.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Vågå?
In Vågå, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 7.9% (2025), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Vågå?
In Vågå, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.3% (2025), ranking 334 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vågå?
In Vågå, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 832 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vågå?
The nearest to Vågå are Sel (26 km), Dovre (26 km), Lom (28 km), Lesja (44 km), Nord-Fron (46 km).