Frosta: population and statistics
Frosta has a population of 2,667 (2026) across 74.0 km², or 36.0 people per km². It ranks 247 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,667 residents
- 74.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 140 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Frosta ranks No. 24 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.6 per 1,000 inh. in Frosta, compared with an average of 12.1 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 23.3% in Frosta, compared with an average of 13.9% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 773 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,364 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Indre Fosen (10,006 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,092 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Frosta in numbers
All indicators for Frosta
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 | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 105 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.6% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 180 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,519 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 249 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.3% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 64 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.6% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 97 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.0% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.7% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 231.3 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 454 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 232 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 170.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 91 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 568 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 229 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 213.0 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 80 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.6 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 57 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.2% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 635 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 66 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 25.3% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.8% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.2 years | 83.2 | 82.8 | ranked 92 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Frosta | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.9% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 222 of 351 |
Population of Frosta over time
Frosta had 2,631 residents in 2016 and 2,667 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,609 |
| 2022 | 2,608 |
| 2023 | 2,645 |
| 2024 | 2,645 |
| 2025 | 2,661 |
| 2026 | 2,667 |
Where is Frosta?
Business sectors: Frosta
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.6% ×3.2
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Real estate9.8% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Frosta
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frosta?
Frosta has 2,667 residents (2026), ranking 247 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Frosta?
Frosta covers 74.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Frosta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frosta went from 2,631 to 2,667, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Frosta?
Frosta is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.604, longitude 10.774.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frosta?
In Frosta, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 57 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Frosta?
In Frosta, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 23.3% (2026), ranking 64 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frosta?
In Frosta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 773 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frosta?
The nearest to Frosta are Indre Fosen (11 km), Stjørdal (24 km), Malvik (26 km), Trondheim - Tråante (27 km), Levanger - Levangke (30 km).