Selbu: population and statistics
Selbu has a population of 4,258 (2026) across 1,140.0 km², or 3.7 people per km². It ranks 198 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,258 residents
- 1,140.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 220 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Selbu ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 9.1% in Selbu, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 662 per 1,000 inh. in Selbu, 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 34.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 741 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 159,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Malvik (14,961 residents), 27 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,964 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Selbu in numbers
All indicators for Selbu
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 | Selbu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 187 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Selbu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,247 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 205 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 24.0% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.9% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.0% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 390.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Selbu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 594 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 203 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 516,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 823 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 193.3 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Selbu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.3% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Selbu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 662 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.7% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 213 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Selbu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 339 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Selbu | 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 | Selbu | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.2% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 215 of 351 |
Population of Selbu over time
Selbu had 4,132 residents in 2016 and 4,258 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,069 |
| 2022 | 4,090 |
| 2023 | 4,144 |
| 2024 | 4,216 |
| 2025 | 4,233 |
| 2026 | 4,258 |
Where is Selbu?
Business sectors: Selbu
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.0% ×3.3
- Construction11.2% ×1.0
- Real estate9.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Selbu
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Selbu?
Selbu has 4,258 residents (2026), ranking 198 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Selbu?
Selbu covers 1,140.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Selbu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Selbu went from 4,132 to 4,258, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Selbu?
Selbu is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.198, longitude 11.140.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Selbu?
In Selbu, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 9.1% (2025), ranking 339 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Selbu?
In Selbu, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 662 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 36 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Selbu?
In Selbu, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 741 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Selbu?
The nearest to Selbu are Malvik (27 km), Stjørdal (31 km), Holtålen (37 km), Tydal (39 km), Melhus (42 km).