Grong: population and statistics
Grong has a population of 2,292 (2026) across 1,095.0 km², or 2.1 people per km². It ranks 265 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,292 residents
- 1,095.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Grong ranks No. 27 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −6.5 per 1,000 inh. in Grong, compared with an average of 3.2 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 per 1,000 inh. in Grong, compared with an average of 12.1 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 746 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 153,361 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Høylandet, 25.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Overhalla (3,944 residents), 35 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,984 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Grong in numbers
All indicators for Grong
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 | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.5% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 123 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,413 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 256 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.2% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 197 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.9% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.1% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.2% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 174.5 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 164 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 365 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 266 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 108 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 487,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 401 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 175.0 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 153 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.7 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 309 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.7% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 35,182 | – | 112,411 | ranked 82 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 581 per 1,000 inh. | 516 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) | 16.1% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 237 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.7% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Grong | 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 | Grong | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.4% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 148 of 351 |
Population of Grong over time
Grong had 2,466 residents in 2016 and 2,292 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,347 |
| 2022 | 2,287 |
| 2023 | 2,296 |
| 2024 | 2,322 |
| 2025 | 2,314 |
| 2026 | 2,292 |
Where is Grong?
Business sectors: Grong
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.2% ×3.1
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Real estate9.6% ×0.9
- Construction9.1% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Grong
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grong?
Grong has 2,292 residents (2026), ranking 265 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Grong?
Grong covers 1,095.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Grong growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grong went from 2,466 to 2,292, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Grong?
Grong is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.531, longitude 12.620.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grong?
In Grong, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −6.5 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grong?
In Grong, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 309 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grong?
In Grong, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 746 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grong?
The nearest to Grong are Høylandet (25 km), Snåase - Snåsa (34 km), Overhalla (35 km), Namsskogan (41 km), Lierne (53 km).