Ørland: population and statistics
Ørland has a population of 10,706 (2026) across 429.0 km², or 25.0 people per km². It ranks 110 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,706 residents
- 429.0 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Ørland ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 10.5% in Ørland, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 636 per 1,000 inh. in Ørland, compared with an average of 516 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 757 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 60,084 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hitra, 41.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orkland (18,840 residents), 46 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,028 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ørland in numbers
All indicators for Ørland
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 | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.8% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 115 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 5,735 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 104 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.7% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 29.3% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.7% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 126 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.8% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 191 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 201 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,279 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 107 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 208 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 516,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,591 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.6 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 234 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.4% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 58,203 | – | 112,411 | ranked 70 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 636 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.3% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 163 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.5% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 318 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Ørland | 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 | Ørland | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.9% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 259 of 351 |
Population of Ørland over time
Ørland had 9,988 residents in 2016 and 10,706 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,306 |
| 2022 | 10,371 |
| 2023 | 10,472 |
| 2024 | 10,522 |
| 2025 | 10,627 |
| 2026 | 10,706 |
Where is Ørland?
Business sectors: Ørland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.5% ×2.3
- Construction12.4% ×1.1
- Real estate10.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Ørland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ørland?
Ørland has 10,706 residents (2026), ranking 110 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Ørland?
Ørland covers 429.0 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Ørland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ørland went from 9,988 to 10,706, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Ørland?
Ørland is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.709, longitude 9.611.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Ørland?
In Ørland, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 10.5% (2025), ranking 318 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ørland?
In Ørland, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 636 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 64 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ørland?
In Ørland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 757 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ørland?
The nearest to Ørland are Hitra (41 km), Frøya (43 km), Orkland (46 km), Åfjord (48 km), Indre Fosen (49 km).