Notodden: population and statistics
Notodden has a population of 13,389 (2026) across 912.0 km², or 14.7 people per km². It ranks 93 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,389 residents
- 912.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 38 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Telemark, Notodden ranks No. 4 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.2 years in Notodden, compared with an average of 82.2 years in Telemark and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 12.9% in Notodden, compared with an average of 19.0% in Telemark and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 15.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 953 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 127,731 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Midt-Telemark, 15.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kongsberg (29,169 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Notodden in numbers
All indicators for Notodden
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 | Notodden | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 1,000 inh. | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 23.0% | 23.7% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.7% | ranked 193 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Notodden | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 7,363 | 92,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 84 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.3% | 21.2% | 16.4% | ranked 77 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.9% | 19.0% | 21.8% | ranked 300 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 81.7% | 80.1% | 89.9% | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.0% | 13.5% | 4.4% | ranked 142 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.8 per 1,000 inh. | 185.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 228 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Notodden | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,593 | 20,968 | 656,492 | ranked 86 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.0 per 1,000 inh. | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 484,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 253 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,094 per 1,000 inh. | 28,285 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 156.4 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 208 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Notodden | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.9% | 64.3% | 67.5% | ranked 284 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Notodden | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 587 per 1,000 inh. | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 183 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 23.0% | 27.0% | 19.7% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Notodden | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.5% | 17.7% | 15.2% | ranked 142 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Notodden | 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 | Notodden | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.1% | 31.0% | 27.5% | ranked 105 of 351 |
Population of Notodden over time
Notodden had 12,717 residents in 2016 and 13,389 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,994 |
| 2022 | 13,029 |
| 2023 | 13,025 |
| 2024 | 13,266 |
| 2025 | 13,333 |
| 2026 | 13,389 |
Where is Notodden?
Business sectors: Notodden
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.2% ×1.5
- Construction13.5% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.4% ×1.2
- Real estate9.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Notodden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Notodden?
Notodden has 13,389 residents (2026), ranking 93 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Notodden?
Notodden covers 912.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Notodden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Notodden went from 12,717 to 13,389, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Notodden?
Notodden is in Telemark. Latitude 59.559, longitude 9.259.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Notodden?
In Notodden, “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.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Notodden?
In Notodden, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 12.9% (2026), ranking 300 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Notodden?
In Notodden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 953 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Notodden?
The nearest to Notodden are Midt-Telemark (15 km), Kongsberg (25 km), Nome (31 km), Hjartdal (32 km), Flesberg (34 km).