Holtålen: population and statistics
Holtålen has a population of 2,037 (2026) across 1,171.0 km², or 1.7 people per km². It ranks 279 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,037 residents
- 1,171.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 730 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Holtålen ranks No. 29 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.3% in Holtålen, compared with an average of 1.0% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 1.2% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 9.0% in Holtålen, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 821 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 164,006 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tydal, 31.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Røros - Rosse (5,638 residents), 33 km away.
Holtålen in numbers
All indicators for Holtålen
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 | Holtålen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 304 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.2% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 34 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.4% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 250 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holtålen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,307 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 270 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.0% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.9% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 282 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.3% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.1% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 560.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holtålen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 296 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 290 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.3 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 488,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 369 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 287 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 181.1 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holtålen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.3% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 147 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 334 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Holtålen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 91 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.1% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 300 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Holtålen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.0% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 340 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Holtålen | 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 | Holtålen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.9% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 284 of 351 |
Population of Holtålen over time
Holtålen had 2,031 residents in 2016 and 2,037 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,968 |
| 2022 | 1,953 |
| 2023 | 1,997 |
| 2024 | 2,035 |
| 2025 | 2,048 |
| 2026 | 2,037 |
Where is Holtålen?
Business sectors: Holtålen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.3% ×3.2
- Construction12.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.2% ×0.7
- Real estate6.8% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.5
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Holtålen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holtålen?
Holtålen has 2,037 residents (2026), ranking 279 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Holtålen?
Holtålen covers 1,171.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Holtålen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holtålen went from 2,031 to 2,037, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Holtålen?
Holtålen is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 62.869, longitude 11.277.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Holtålen?
In Holtålen, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.3% (2025), ranking 334 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Holtålen?
In Holtålen, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 9.0% (2025), ranking 340 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holtålen?
In Holtålen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 821 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holtålen?
The nearest to Holtålen are Tydal (32 km), Røros - Rosse (33 km), Selbu (37 km), Midtre Gauldal (40 km), Os (44 km).