Indre Østfold: population and statistics
Indre Østfold has a population of 47,943 (2026) across 754.0 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 23 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 47,943 residents
- 754.0 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 135 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Østfold, Indre Østfold ranks No. 4 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.0 years in Indre Østfold, compared with an average of 82.0 years in Østfold and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 967 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 105,602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Skiptvet, 11.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Asker (101,509 residents), 40 km away.
Indre Østfold in numbers
All indicators for Indre Østfold
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 | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 per 1,000 inh. | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 21.3% | 23.7% | ranked 276 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.5% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 123 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 21,982 | 149,193 | 2,760,619 | ranked 24 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.1% | 17.6% | 16.4% | ranked 199 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 29.0% | 26.2% | 21.8% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 80.2% | 76.1% | 89.9% | ranked 277 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.4% | 19.4% | 4.4% | ranked 57 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.1 per 1,000 inh. | 62.7 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 300 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 5,555 | 33,434 | 656,492 | ranked 20 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.9 per 1,000 inh. | 105.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 495,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 204 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 7,309 per 1,000 inh. | 45,332 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.5 per 1,000 inh. | 143.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.9% | 62.6% | 67.5% | ranked 284 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588 per 1,000 inh. | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 24.7% | 30.5% | 19.7% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 24.6% | 22.8% | 15.2% | ranked 35 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.0 years | 82.0 | 82.8 | ranked 322 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Indre Østfold | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.8% | 30.4% | 27.5% | ranked 227 of 351 |
Population of Indre Østfold over time
Indre Østfold had 43,472 residents in 2016 and 47,943 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,201 |
| 2022 | 45,608 |
| 2023 | 46,382 |
| 2024 | 47,006 |
| 2025 | 47,449 |
| 2026 | 47,943 |
Where is Indre Østfold?
Business sectors: Indre Østfold
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.6% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.1% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×1.1
- Real estate11.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Indre Østfold
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Indre Østfold?
Indre Østfold has 47,943 residents (2026), ranking 23 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Indre Østfold?
Indre Østfold covers 754.0 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Indre Østfold growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Indre Østfold went from 43,472 to 47,943, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Indre Østfold?
Indre Østfold is in Østfold. Latitude 59.582, longitude 11.170.
Establishments: what is the figure for Indre Østfold?
In Indre Østfold, “Establishments” stands at 5,555 (2026), ranking 20 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Indre Østfold?
In Indre Østfold, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 82.0 years (2025), ranking 322 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Indre Østfold?
In Indre Østfold, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 967 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Indre Østfold?
The nearest to Indre Østfold are Skiptvet (11 km), Våler (Østfold) (19 km), Enebakk (20 km), Ås (23 km), Vestby (25 km).