Rennebu: population and statistics
Rennebu has a population of 2,514 (2026) across 924.0 km², or 2.7 people per km². It ranks 254 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,514 residents
- 924.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Rennebu ranks No. 25 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 21.3% in Rennebu, compared with an average of 37.5% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 38.3% nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 873.1 per 1,000 inh. in Rennebu, 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 36.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 776 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 129,412 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oppdal (7,421 residents), 33 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rennebu in numbers
All indicators for Rennebu
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 | Rennebu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 64 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.7% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rennebu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,360 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 261 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.4% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 16.4% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.4% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.1% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 873.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rennebu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 468 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 229 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 186.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 476,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 579 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 228 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 230.3 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 296 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rennebu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.8% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 165 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 | Rennebu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 630 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.0% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Rennebu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 274 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Rennebu | 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 | Rennebu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.3% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 335 of 351 |
Population of Rennebu over time
Rennebu had 2,562 residents in 2016 and 2,514 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,454 |
| 2022 | 2,443 |
| 2023 | 2,481 |
| 2024 | 2,484 |
| 2025 | 2,513 |
| 2026 | 2,514 |
Where is Rennebu?
Business sectors: Rennebu
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing36.2% ×3.5
- Construction13.9% ×1.3
- Real estate8.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade4.9% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.5% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rennebu
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rennebu?
Rennebu has 2,514 residents (2026), ranking 254 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Rennebu?
Rennebu covers 924.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Rennebu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rennebu went from 2,562 to 2,514, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Rennebu?
Rennebu is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 62.831, longitude 9.874.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Rennebu?
In Rennebu, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 21.3% (2025), ranking 335 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rennebu?
In Rennebu, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 873.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 31 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rennebu?
In Rennebu, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 776 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rennebu?
The nearest to Rennebu are Oppdal (33 km), Midtre Gauldal (33 km), Rindal (38 km), Melhus (43 km), Skaun (51 km).