Lierne: population and statistics
Lierne has a population of 1,302 (2026) across 2,630.0 km², or 0.5 people per km². It ranks 312 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,302 residents
- 2,630.0 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 620 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Lierne ranks No. 31 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 255.8 per 1,000 inh. in Lierne, compared with an average of 112.7 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.3% in Lierne, compared with an average of 1.0% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 762 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”.
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 368,347 football pitches.
- Its population density is 37.0 times lower than the national average.
Lierne in numbers
All indicators for Lierne
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 | Lierne | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.6% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 44 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lierne | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 865 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 312 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.6% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 270 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.5% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.3% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 16 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.2% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 834.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lierne | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 333 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 278 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 255.8 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 472,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 293 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 426 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 271 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 327.2 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 29 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lierne | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.9% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 8 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 | Lierne | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 611 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 118 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.7% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 317 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lierne | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.2% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 281 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lierne | 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 | Lierne | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Lierne over time
Lierne had 1,375 residents in 2016 and 1,302 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,328 |
| 2022 | 1,309 |
| 2023 | 1,295 |
| 2024 | 1,301 |
| 2025 | 1,316 |
| 2026 | 1,302 |
Where is Lierne?
Business sectors: Lierne
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.1% ×3.6
- Real estate11.0% ×1.0
- Construction10.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade5.8% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
- Transport and storage4.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical3.7% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Lierne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lierne?
Lierne has 1,302 residents (2026), ranking 312 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lierne?
Lierne covers 2,630.0 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Lierne growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lierne went from 1,375 to 1,302, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Lierne?
Lierne is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.359, longitude 13.642.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lierne?
In Lierne, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 255.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Lierne?
In Lierne, “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%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lierne?
In Lierne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 762 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lierne?
The nearest to Lierne are Grong (53 km), Raarvihke - Røyrvik (58 km), Snåase - Snåsa (62 km), Namsskogan (65 km), Høylandet (75 km).