Midt-Telemark: population and statistics
Midt-Telemark has a population of 11,157 (2026) across 487.0 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 104 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,157 residents
- 487.0 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 204 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Telemark, Midt-Telemark ranks No. 5 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 62.4% in Midt-Telemark, compared with an average of 64.3% in Telemark and 68.2% nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Midt-Telemark, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Telemark and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 965 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Telemark for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Telemark for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: 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 68,207 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Notodden, 15.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Skien (56,906 residents), 37 km away.
Midt-Telemark in numbers
All indicators for Midt-Telemark
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 | Midt-Telemark | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.7% | ranked 150 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Midt-Telemark | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,398 | 92,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 95 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.7% | 21.2% | 16.4% | ranked 208 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 31.4% | 19.0% | 21.8% | ranked 66 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.0% | 80.1% | 89.9% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.7% | 13.5% | 4.4% | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.6 per 1,000 inh. | 185.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Midt-Telemark | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,603 | 20,968 | 656,492 | ranked 85 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.7 per 1,000 inh. | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 139 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 474,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 287 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,200 per 1,000 inh. | 28,285 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 83 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 197.2 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Midt-Telemark | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.4% | 64.3% | 67.5% | ranked 316 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Midt-Telemark | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 581 per 1,000 inh. | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 195 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.7% | 27.0% | 19.7% | ranked 140 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Midt-Telemark | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 19.4% | 17.7% | 15.2% | ranked 77 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Midt-Telemark | 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 | Midt-Telemark | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 35.5% | 31.0% | 27.5% | ranked 46 of 351 |
Population of Midt-Telemark over time
Midt-Telemark had 10,439 residents in 2016 and 11,157 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,461 |
| 2022 | 10,539 |
| 2023 | 10,735 |
| 2024 | 10,904 |
| 2025 | 11,135 |
| 2026 | 11,157 |
Where is Midt-Telemark?
Business sectors: Midt-Telemark
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.8% ×2.2
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×1.0
- Real estate10.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Midt-Telemark
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Midt-Telemark?
Midt-Telemark has 11,157 residents (2026), ranking 104 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Midt-Telemark?
Midt-Telemark covers 487.0 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Midt-Telemark growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Midt-Telemark went from 10,439 to 11,157, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Midt-Telemark?
Midt-Telemark is in Telemark. Latitude 59.450, longitude 9.100.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Midt-Telemark?
In Midt-Telemark, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 62.4% (2025), ranking 316 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Midt-Telemark?
In Midt-Telemark, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 82.2 years (2025), ranking 259 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Midt-Telemark?
In Midt-Telemark, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 965 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Midt-Telemark?
The nearest to Midt-Telemark are Notodden (15 km), Nome (18 km), Seljord (26 km), Hjartdal (32 km), Kviteseid (36 km).