Steinkjer - Stïentje: population and statistics
Steinkjer - Stïentje has a population of 24,007 (2026) across 1,937.0 km², or 12.4 people per km². It ranks 54 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,007 residents
- 1,937.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Steinkjer - Stïentje ranks No. 3 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 768 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 271,289 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Inderøy, 18.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trondheim - Tråante (218,460 residents), 85 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Steinkjer - Stïentje in numbers
All indicators for Steinkjer - Stïentje
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 | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.4% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 127 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 12,385 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 48 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.0% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 220 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 77.3% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.7% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 50 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 227 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,825 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 45 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.7 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 218 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 492,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,412 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.1 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.7% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 81,541 | – | 112,411 | ranked 64 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 26.0% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 93 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.8% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 291 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Steinkjer - Stïentje | 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 | Steinkjer - Stïentje | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.0% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 112 of 351 |
Population of Steinkjer - Stïentje over time
Steinkjer - Stïentje had 24,308 residents in 2016 and 24,007 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,152 |
| 2022 | 24,004 |
| 2023 | 23,955 |
| 2024 | 24,032 |
| 2025 | 24,064 |
| 2026 | 24,007 |
Where is Steinkjer - Stïentje?
Business sectors: Steinkjer - Stïentje
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.2% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.5% ×1.0
- Real estate9.9% ×0.9
- Construction9.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities3.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinkjer - Stïentje
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinkjer - Stïentje?
Steinkjer - Stïentje has 24,007 residents (2026), ranking 54 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Steinkjer - Stïentje?
Steinkjer - Stïentje covers 1,937.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Steinkjer - Stïentje growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steinkjer - Stïentje went from 24,308 to 24,007, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Steinkjer - Stïentje?
Steinkjer - Stïentje is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.013, longitude 11.497.
Establishments: what is the figure for Steinkjer - Stïentje?
In Steinkjer - Stïentje, “Establishments” stands at 2,825 (2026), ranking 45 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Steinkjer - Stïentje?
In Steinkjer - Stïentje, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 12,385 (2026), ranking 48 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinkjer - Stïentje?
In Steinkjer - Stïentje, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 768 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinkjer - Stïentje?
The nearest to Steinkjer - Stïentje are Inderøy (19 km), Verdal (25 km), Levanger - Levangke (31 km), Snåase - Snåsa (50 km), Osen (52 km).