Nome: population and statistics
Nome has a population of 6,529 (2026) across 385.0 km², or 17.0 people per km². It ranks 150 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,529 residents
- 385.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 260 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Telemark, Nome ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 27.6% in Nome, compared with an average of 21.2% in Telemark and 15.9% nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 62.4% in Nome, compared with an average of 64.3% in Telemark and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 928 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “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 53,922 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Midt-Telemark (11,157 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nome in numbers
All indicators for Nome
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 | Nome | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | ranked 153 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.7% | 18.5% | 18.7% | ranked 236 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nome | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,458 | 92,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 155 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.6% | 21.2% | 16.4% | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.2% | 19.0% | 21.8% | ranked 308 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.4% | 80.1% | 89.9% | ranked 216 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 8.6% | 13.5% | 4.4% | ranked 102 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.7 per 1,000 inh. | 185.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 283 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nome | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 736 | 20,968 | 656,492 | ranked 176 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 272 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,023 per 1,000 inh. | 28,285 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 156.7 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nome | 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) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nome | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640 per 1,000 inh. | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.2% | 27.0% | 19.7% | ranked 206 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nome | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.2% | 17.7% | 15.2% | ranked 122 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nome | 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 | Nome | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.4% | 31.0% | 27.5% | ranked 181 of 351 |
Population of Nome over time
Nome had 6,534 residents in 2016 and 6,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,488 |
| 2022 | 6,494 |
| 2023 | 6,559 |
| 2024 | 6,539 |
| 2025 | 6,558 |
| 2026 | 6,529 |
Where is Nome?
Business sectors: Nome
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.8% ×2.3
- Construction13.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade8.6% ×0.8
- Real estate8.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Nome
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nome?
Nome has 6,529 residents (2026), ranking 150 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nome?
Nome covers 385.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Nome growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nome went from 6,534 to 6,529, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Nome?
Nome is in Telemark. Latitude 59.285, longitude 9.124.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Nome?
In Nome, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 27.6% (2026), ranking 24 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Nome?
In Nome, “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%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nome?
In Nome, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 928 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nome?
The nearest to Nome are Midt-Telemark (18 km), Drangedal (20 km), Skien (26 km), Notodden (31 km), Siljan (33 km).