Vestre Toten: population and statistics
Vestre Toten has a population of 13,612 (2026) across 233.0 km², or 58.4 people per km². It ranks 90 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,612 residents
- 233.0 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 367 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Vestre Toten ranks No. 10 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 per 1,000 inh. in Vestre Toten, compared with an average of 10.5 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.2 per 1,000 inh. in Vestre Toten, 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 22.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 933 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower 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 32,633 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gjøvik (31,350 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vestre Toten in numbers
All indicators for Vestre Toten
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 Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.5 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 207 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.5% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 245 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vestre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,974 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 88 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.6% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 171 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.2% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 150 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.9% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.2 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 318 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vestre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,273 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 108 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.5 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 320 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 501,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 172 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,693 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.4 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 315 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 340 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vestre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.2% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vestre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 659 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.0% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vestre Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.4% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vestre Toten | 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 Toten | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.0% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 257 of 351 |
Population of Vestre Toten over time
Vestre Toten had 13,180 residents in 2016 and 13,612 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,459 |
| 2022 | 13,572 |
| 2023 | 13,635 |
| 2024 | 13,691 |
| 2025 | 13,649 |
| 2026 | 13,612 |
Where is Vestre Toten?
Business sectors: Vestre Toten
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.2% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.9
- Construction10.3% ×1.0
- Real estate9.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Vestre Toten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vestre Toten?
Vestre Toten has 13,612 residents (2026), ranking 90 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vestre Toten?
Vestre Toten covers 233.0 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Vestre Toten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vestre Toten went from 13,180 to 13,612, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Vestre Toten?
Vestre Toten is in Innlandet. Latitude 60.679, longitude 10.616.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vestre Toten?
In Vestre Toten, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 340 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vestre Toten?
In Vestre Toten, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 318 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vestre Toten?
In Vestre Toten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 933 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vestre Toten?
The nearest to Vestre Toten are Gjøvik (13 km), Østre Toten (18 km), Søndre Land (18 km), Gran (27 km), Hamar (28 km).