Orkland: population and statistics
Orkland has a population of 18,840 (2026) across 1,818.0 km², or 10.4 people per km². It ranks 71 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2020 and 2026.
- 18,840 residents
- 1,818.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 100 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Orkland ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 725 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 254,622 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Skaun, 10.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trondheim - Tråante (218,460 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,900 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Orkland in numbers
All indicators for Orkland
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 | Orkland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.3% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 135 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orkland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 9,596 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 65 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.9% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 135 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.1% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 126 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.3% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 246 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.5% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 243.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orkland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,153 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 69 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.3 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 230 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 511,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 138 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,584 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.2 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 270 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orkland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.2% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orkland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 56,323 | – | 112,411 | ranked 71 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Orkland | 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) | 23.7% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 122 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Orkland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.8% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 229 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Orkland | 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 | Orkland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.4% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 269 of 351 |
Population of Orkland over time
Orkland had 18,217 residents in 2020 and 18,840 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,300 |
| 2022 | 18,502 |
| 2023 | 18,690 |
| 2024 | 18,793 |
| 2025 | 18,798 |
| 2026 | 18,840 |
Where is Orkland?
Business sectors: Orkland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.6% ×2.4
- Construction10.8% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.9
- Real estate8.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.5
- Transport and storage4.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Orkland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orkland?
Orkland has 18,840 residents (2026), ranking 71 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Orkland?
Orkland covers 1,818.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Orkland growing?
Between 2020 and 2026, the population of Orkland went from 18,217 to 18,840, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Orkland?
Orkland is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.307, longitude 9.850.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Orkland?
In Orkland, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 9,596 (2026), ranking 65 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Orkland?
In Orkland, “Establishments” stands at 2,153 (2026), ranking 69 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Orkland?
In Orkland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 725 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Orkland?
The nearest to Orkland are Skaun (11 km), Melhus (27 km), Trondheim - Tråante (30 km), Heim (38 km), Rindal (41 km).