Stjørdal: population and statistics
Stjørdal has a population of 25,108 (2026) across 913.0 km², or 27.5 people per km². It ranks 51 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,108 residents
- 913.0 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 80 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Stjørdal ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 40.0% in Stjørdal, compared with an average of 29.2% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 748 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 127,871 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Malvik, 23.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trondheim - Tråante (218,460 residents), 39 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,992 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Stjørdal in numbers
All indicators for Stjørdal
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 | Stjørdal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 264 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.4% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 91 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stjørdal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 11,520 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 55 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.5% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 294 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 40.0% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 17 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) | 18.2% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 294 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stjørdal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,629 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 49 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.7 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 277 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 515,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,473 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.3 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 275 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.6 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stjørdal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.0% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 191 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 | Stjørdal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 31.0% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 54 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Stjørdal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.2% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 248 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Stjørdal | 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 | Stjørdal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.3% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 87 of 351 |
Population of Stjørdal over time
Stjørdal had 23,308 residents in 2016 and 25,108 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,283 |
| 2022 | 24,287 |
| 2023 | 24,541 |
| 2024 | 24,717 |
| 2025 | 24,927 |
| 2026 | 25,108 |
Where is Stjørdal?
Business sectors: Stjørdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.2% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×1.1
- Real estate11.2% ×1.0
- Construction9.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.7
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities4.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Stjørdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stjørdal?
Stjørdal has 25,108 residents (2026), ranking 51 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Stjørdal?
Stjørdal covers 913.0 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Stjørdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stjørdal went from 23,308 to 25,108, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Stjørdal?
Stjørdal is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.475, longitude 11.171.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Stjørdal?
In Stjørdal, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 40.0% (2026), ranking 17 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Stjørdal?
In Stjørdal, “Establishments” stands at 2,629 (2026), ranking 49 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stjørdal?
In Stjørdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 748 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stjørdal?
The nearest to Stjørdal are Malvik (24 km), Frosta (24 km), Levanger - Levangke (31 km), Selbu (31 km), Meråker (34 km).