Overhalla: population and statistics
Overhalla has a population of 3,944 (2026) across 689.0 km², or 5.7 people per km². It ranks 204 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,944 residents
- 689.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 111 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Overhalla ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 23.3% in Overhalla, compared with an average of 19.3% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 19.6% nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 73.0 per 1,000 inh. in Overhalla, compared with an average of 105.8 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 35.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 758 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 96,499 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie (15,112 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Overhalla in numbers
All indicators for Overhalla
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 | Overhalla | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 276 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.3% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 13 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Overhalla | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,841 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 224 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) | 20.6% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 187 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.0% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.5% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 174 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.0 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 259 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Overhalla | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 487 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 220 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 517,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 626 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 158.7 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 201 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Overhalla | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.9% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 128 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Overhalla | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 24.8% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 106 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Overhalla | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.3% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 212 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Overhalla | 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 | Overhalla | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.1% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 105 of 351 |
Population of Overhalla over time
Overhalla had 3,825 residents in 2016 and 3,944 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,865 |
| 2022 | 3,817 |
| 2023 | 3,873 |
| 2024 | 3,924 |
| 2025 | 3,946 |
| 2026 | 3,944 |
Where is Overhalla?
Business sectors: Overhalla
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35.8% ×3.5
- Construction11.5% ×1.1
- Real estate9.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Overhalla
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Overhalla?
Overhalla has 3,944 residents (2026), ranking 204 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Overhalla?
Overhalla covers 689.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Overhalla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Overhalla went from 3,825 to 3,944, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Overhalla?
Overhalla is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.508, longitude 11.894.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Overhalla?
In Overhalla, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 23.3% (2026), ranking 13 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Overhalla?
In Overhalla, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 73.0 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 259 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Overhalla?
In Overhalla, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 758 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Overhalla?
The nearest to Overhalla are Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie (18 km), Høylandet (32 km), Grong (35 km), Snåase - Snåsa (37 km), Nærøysund (42 km).