Vestre Slidre: population and statistics
Vestre Slidre has a population of 2,190 (2026) across 415.0 km², or 5.3 people per km². It ranks 273 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,190 residents
- 415.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 916 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Vestre Slidre ranks No. 37 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 717 per 1,000 inh. in Vestre Slidre, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 278.5 per 1,000 inh. in Vestre Slidre, compared with an average of 164.0 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 38.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 880 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 58,123 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nord-Aurdal (6,424 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vestre Slidre in numbers
All indicators for Vestre Slidre
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 | Vestre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 158 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.1% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vestre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,293 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 272 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.3% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 144 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 11.7% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 316 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.1% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 20 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,326 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vestre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 473 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 225 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 216.0 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 503,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 160 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 610 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 278.5 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.7 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vestre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 72.5% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 26 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 | Vestre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 717 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.9% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 288 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vestre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.4% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 274 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vestre Slidre | 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 | Vestre Slidre | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.0% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 161 of 351 |
Population of Vestre Slidre over time
Vestre Slidre had 2,168 residents in 2016 and 2,190 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,120 |
| 2022 | 2,111 |
| 2023 | 2,091 |
| 2024 | 2,112 |
| 2025 | 2,142 |
| 2026 | 2,190 |
Where is Vestre Slidre?
Business sectors: Vestre Slidre
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38.6% ×3.8
- Construction15.7% ×1.5
- Real estate10.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.4
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade4.5% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical3.4% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services3.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Vestre Slidre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vestre Slidre?
Vestre Slidre has 2,190 residents (2026), ranking 273 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vestre Slidre?
Vestre Slidre covers 415.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Vestre Slidre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vestre Slidre went from 2,168 to 2,190, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Vestre Slidre?
Vestre Slidre is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.061, longitude 8.917.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vestre Slidre?
In Vestre Slidre, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 717 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vestre Slidre?
In Vestre Slidre, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 278.5 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 15 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vestre Slidre?
In Vestre Slidre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 880 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vestre Slidre?
The nearest to Vestre Slidre are Nord-Aurdal (22 km), Øystre Slidre (23 km), Hemsedal (28 km), Vang (28 km), Gol (35 km).