Vinje: population and statistics
Vinje has a population of 3,829 (2026) across 2,725.0 km², or 1.4 people per km². It ranks 211 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,829 residents
- 2,725.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1,294 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Telemark, Vinje ranks No. 10 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,542 per 1,000 inh. in Vinje, compared with an average of 185.4 per 1,000 inh. in Telemark and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 269.3 per 1,000 inh. in Vinje, compared with an average of 159.0 per 1,000 inh. in Telemark and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 939 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Telemark for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Telemark for “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 381,653 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.2 times lower than the national average.
Vinje in numbers
All indicators for Vinje
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 | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 329 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) | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.7% | ranked 150 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,394 | 92,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 200 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.1% | 21.2% | 16.4% | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.9% | 19.0% | 21.8% | ranked 116 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.4% | 80.1% | 89.9% | ranked 199 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.0% | 13.5% | 4.4% | ranked 251 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,542 per 1,000 inh. | 185.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 797 | 20,968 | 656,492 | ranked 162 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 208.1 per 1,000 inh. | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 35 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 524,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,031 per 1,000 inh. | 28,285 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 269.3 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.9 per 1,000 inh. | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.7% | 64.3% | 67.5% | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 124,226 | – | 112,411 | ranked 48 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600 per 1,000 inh. | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.5% | 27.0% | 19.7% | ranked 257 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.5% | 17.7% | 15.2% | ranked 168 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vinje | 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 | Vinje | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.6% | 31.0% | 27.5% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Population of Vinje over time
Vinje had 3,727 residents in 2016 and 3,829 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,756 |
| 2022 | 3,755 |
| 2023 | 3,832 |
| 2024 | 3,851 |
| 2025 | 3,861 |
| 2026 | 3,829 |
Where is Vinje?
Business sectors: Vinje
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction21.3% ×2.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.5% ×1.8
- Real estate8.6% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Vinje
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vinje?
Vinje has 3,829 residents (2026), ranking 211 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vinje?
Vinje covers 2,725.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Vinje growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vinje went from 3,727 to 3,829, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Vinje?
Vinje is in Telemark. Latitude 59.801, longitude 7.779.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vinje?
In Vinje, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,542 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 10 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vinje?
In Vinje, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 269.3 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 19 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vinje?
In Vinje, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 939 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vinje?
The nearest to Vinje are Tokke (44 km), Tinn (49 km), Bykle (50 km), Hjartdal (55 km), Seljord (58 km).