Trondheim - Tråante: population and statistics
Trondheim - Tråante has a population of 218,460 (2026) across 496.0 km², or 440 people per km². It ranks 3 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 218,460 residents
- 496.0 km²
- 440 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Trondheim - Tråante ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 14.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 762 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Population density”.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 69,468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.8 times the national average.
Trondheim - Tråante in numbers
All indicators for Trondheim - Tråante
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 | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.1% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 335 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.4% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 193 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 115,290 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 3 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 219 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 31.6% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 47.1% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 349 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 45.0% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.4 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 344 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 21,613 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 3 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.9 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 298 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 550,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 32 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 31,663 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.9 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 251 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.4% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 1,407,178 | – | 112,411 | ranked 3 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 348 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 40.0% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 13 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.8% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 84 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Trondheim - Tråante | 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 | Trondheim - Tråante | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 48.0% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 6 of 351 |
Population of Trondheim - Tråante over time
Trondheim - Tråante had 193,420 residents in 2016 and 218,460 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 207,595 |
| 2022 | 210,496 |
| 2023 | 212,660 |
| 2024 | 214,565 |
| 2025 | 216,518 |
| 2026 | 218,460 |
Where is Trondheim - Tråante?
Business sectors: Trondheim - Tråante
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.2
- Real estate12.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.2
- Construction8.0% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.3% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.9% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Trondheim - Tråante
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trondheim - Tråante?
Trondheim - Tråante has 218,460 residents (2026), ranking 3 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Trondheim - Tråante?
Trondheim - Tråante covers 496.0 km², with a density of 440 people per km².
Is the population of Trondheim - Tråante growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Trondheim - Tråante went from 193,420 to 218,460, a change of +12.9%.
Where is Trondheim - Tråante?
Trondheim - Tråante is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.428, longitude 10.397.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Trondheim - Tråante?
In Trondheim - Tråante, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 115,290 (2026), ranking 3 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Trondheim - Tråante?
In Trondheim - Tråante, “Establishments” stands at 21,613 (2026), ranking 3 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Trondheim - Tråante?
In Trondheim - Tråante, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 762 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Trondheim - Tråante?
The nearest to Trondheim - Tråante are Malvik (19 km), Skaun (24 km), Frosta (27 km), Melhus (29 km), Indre Fosen (30 km).