Malvik: population and statistics
Malvik has a population of 14,961 (2026) across 162.0 km², or 92.4 people per km². It ranks 83 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,961 residents
- 162.0 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 211 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Malvik ranks No. 9 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.2 per 1,000 inh. in Malvik, compared with an average of 112.7 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 43.0% in Malvik, compared with an average of 31.4% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 13.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 753 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Median income before tax (gross income)”.
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times the national average.
Malvik in numbers
All indicators for Malvik
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 | Malvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 327 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.0% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.2% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 17 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,239 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 99 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.5% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 311 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 35.0% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 81.7% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.8% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 55 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.4 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 310 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,125 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 123 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 350 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 560,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,802 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.4 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 328 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 79 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Malvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.1% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 89 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Malvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 264 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 43.0% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 8 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Malvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 220 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Malvik | 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 | Malvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 39.8% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 21 of 351 |
Population of Malvik over time
Malvik had 13,738 residents in 2016 and 14,961 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,334 |
| 2022 | 14,425 |
| 2023 | 14,662 |
| 2024 | 14,783 |
| 2025 | 15,023 |
| 2026 | 14,961 |
Where is Malvik?
Business sectors: Malvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction13.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.9
- Real estate8.7% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.1% ×0.8
- Transport and storage7.2% ×1.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Malvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malvik?
Malvik has 14,961 residents (2026), ranking 83 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Malvik?
Malvik covers 162.0 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Malvik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Malvik went from 13,738 to 14,961, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Malvik?
Malvik is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.373, longitude 10.751.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malvik?
In Malvik, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Malvik?
In Malvik, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 43.0% (2025), ranking 8 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Malvik?
In Malvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 753 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Malvik?
The nearest to Malvik are Trondheim - Tråante (19 km), Stjørdal (24 km), Frosta (26 km), Selbu (27 km), Melhus (32 km).