Hjartdal: population and statistics
Hjartdal has a population of 1,638 (2026) across 737.0 km², or 2.2 people per km². It ranks 300 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,638 residents
- 737.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 755 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Telemark, Hjartdal ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 32.6% in Hjartdal, compared with an average of 21.2% in Telemark and 15.9% nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 282.1 per 1,000 inh. in Hjartdal, compared with an average of 159.0 per 1,000 inh. in Telemark and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 939 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Telemark for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 103,221 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seljord (2,959 residents), 17 km away.
Hjartdal in numbers
All indicators for Hjartdal
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 | Hjartdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.5% | 23.0% | 23.7% | ranked 89 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.7% | ranked 135 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hjartdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 957 | 92,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 300 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.6% | 21.2% | 16.4% | ranked 3 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.8% | 19.0% | 21.8% | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.7% | 80.1% | 89.9% | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.8% | 13.5% | 4.4% | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,537 per 1,000 inh. | 185.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hjartdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 347 | 20,968 | 656,492 | ranked 270 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 211.8 per 1,000 inh. | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 29 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 488,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 462 per 1,000 inh. | 28,285 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 262 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 282.1 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 46 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hjartdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.1% | 64.3% | 67.5% | ranked 155 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hjartdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 609 per 1,000 inh. | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 11.4% | 27.0% | 19.7% | ranked 308 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hjartdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.5% | 17.7% | 15.2% | ranked 204 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hjartdal | Telemark | 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 | Hjartdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.2% | 31.0% | 27.5% | ranked 251 of 351 |
Population of Hjartdal over time
Hjartdal had 1,613 residents in 2016 and 1,638 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,561 |
| 2022 | 1,562 |
| 2023 | 1,588 |
| 2024 | 1,630 |
| 2025 | 1,646 |
| 2026 | 1,638 |
Where is Hjartdal?
Business sectors: Hjartdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.1% ×3.6
- Construction21.1% ×2.0
- Real estate6.1% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade5.8% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.4
- Transport and storage4.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work3.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Hjartdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hjartdal?
Hjartdal has 1,638 residents (2026), ranking 300 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hjartdal?
Hjartdal covers 737.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Hjartdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hjartdal went from 1,613 to 1,638, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Hjartdal?
Hjartdal is in Telemark. Latitude 59.665, longitude 8.726.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Hjartdal?
In Hjartdal, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 32.6% (2026), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hjartdal?
In Hjartdal, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 282.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 14 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hjartdal?
In Hjartdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 939 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hjartdal?
The nearest to Hjartdal are Seljord (17 km), Midt-Telemark (32 km), Notodden (32 km), Kviteseid (38 km), Tinn (39 km).