Osen: population and statistics
Osen has a population of 911 (2026) across 370.0 km², or 2.5 people per km². It ranks 339 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 911 residents
- 370.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 180 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Osen ranks No. 34 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.5 per 1,000 inh. in Osen, compared with an average of 3.2 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 21.1% in Osen, compared with an average of 37.5% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 720 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 51,821 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Flatanger, 21.3 km away.
Osen in numbers
All indicators for Osen
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 | Osen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.7% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Osen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 705 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 333 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.4% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.3% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 294 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.2% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 142 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.4% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 388.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Osen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 155 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 341 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 170.1 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 93 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 459,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 315 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 165 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 344 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 181.1 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 268 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Osen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.0% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Osen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 643 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 16.2% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 235 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Osen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.2% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 322 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Osen | 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 | Osen | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.1% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 338 of 351 |
Population of Osen over time
Osen had 976 residents in 2016 and 911 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 925 |
| 2022 | 904 |
| 2023 | 904 |
| 2024 | 898 |
| 2025 | 891 |
| 2026 | 911 |
Where is Osen?
Business sectors: Osen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.6% ×2.8
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.2
- Construction9.1% ×0.8
- Real estate9.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.8
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade4.5% ×0.4
- Transport and storage3.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Osen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Osen?
Osen has 911 residents (2026), ranking 339 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Osen?
Osen covers 370.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Osen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Osen went from 976 to 911, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Osen?
Osen is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.274, longitude 10.619.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Osen?
In Osen, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.5 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Osen?
In Osen, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 21.1% (2025), ranking 338 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Osen?
In Osen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 720 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Osen?
The nearest to Osen are Flatanger (21 km), Åfjord (35 km), Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie (49 km), Inderøy (51 km), Steinkjer - Stïentje (52 km).