Levanger - Levangke: population and statistics
Levanger - Levangke has a population of 20,807 (2026) across 610.0 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 66 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,807 residents
- 610.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 50 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Levanger - Levangke ranks No. 4 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 37.8% in Levanger - Levangke, compared with an average of 37.5% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 38.3% nationally.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 75.8% in Levanger - Levangke, compared with an average of 67.6% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 753 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 85,434 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Verdal, 10.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trondheim - Tråante (218,460 residents), 57 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Levanger - Levangke in numbers
All indicators for Levanger - Levangke
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 | Levanger - Levangke | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.5% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 89 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Levanger - Levangke | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 10,281 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 61 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.6% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 257 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.5% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 75.8% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.4% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 57 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Levanger - Levangke | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,209 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 66 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 518,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 105 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,873 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 66 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.1 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 276 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 260 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Levanger - Levangke | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.5% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 176 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Levanger - Levangke | 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) | 23.5% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 124 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Levanger - Levangke | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 274 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Levanger - Levangke | 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 | Levanger - Levangke | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 37.8% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 31 of 351 |
Population of Levanger - Levangke over time
Levanger - Levangke had 19,610 residents in 2016 and 20,807 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,170 |
| 2022 | 20,171 |
| 2023 | 20,344 |
| 2024 | 20,574 |
| 2025 | 20,732 |
| 2026 | 20,807 |
Where is Levanger - Levangke?
Business sectors: Levanger - Levangke
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.3% ×2.5
- Health and social work12.1% ×1.3
- Construction10.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Real estate9.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.7% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Levanger - Levangke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Levanger - Levangke?
Levanger - Levangke has 20,807 residents (2026), ranking 66 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Levanger - Levangke?
Levanger - Levangke covers 610.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Levanger - Levangke growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Levanger - Levangke went from 19,610 to 20,807, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Levanger - Levangke?
Levanger - Levangke is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.746, longitude 11.300.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Levanger - Levangke?
In Levanger - Levangke, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 37.8% (2025), ranking 31 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Levanger - Levangke?
In Levanger - Levangke, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 75.8% (2026), ranking 313 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Levanger - Levangke?
In Levanger - Levangke, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 753 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Levanger - Levangke?
The nearest to Levanger - Levangke are Verdal (10 km), Inderøy (18 km), Frosta (30 km), Stjørdal (31 km), Steinkjer - Stïentje (31 km).