Tydal: population and statistics
Tydal has a population of 773 (2026) across 1,217.0 km², or 0.6 people per km². It ranks 346 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 773 residents
- 1,217.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 755 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Tydal ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Tydal, compared with an average of 25.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 26.7% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.0% in Tydal, compared with an average of 1.0% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 821 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 170,448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.8 times lower than the national average.
Tydal in numbers
All indicators for Tydal
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 | Tydal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 334 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.5% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 9 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.7% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tydal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 493 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 346 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.8% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.9% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,057 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tydal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 201 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 329 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 260.0 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 491,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 220 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 226 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 333 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 292.4 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tydal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.1% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 252 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 350 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tydal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 618 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.3% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 246 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Tydal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.4% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 333 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Tydal | 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 | Tydal | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.8% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 227 of 351 |
Population of Tydal over time
Tydal had 851 residents in 2016 and 773 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 759 |
| 2022 | 750 |
| 2023 | 753 |
| 2024 | 773 |
| 2025 | 786 |
| 2026 | 773 |
Where is Tydal?
Business sectors: Tydal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.9% ×2.7
- Construction11.4% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.5% ×1.4
- Real estate7.0% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Tydal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tydal?
Tydal has 773 residents (2026), ranking 346 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Tydal?
Tydal covers 1,217.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Tydal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tydal went from 851 to 773, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Tydal?
Tydal is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.018, longitude 11.815.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Tydal?
In Tydal, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Tydal?
In Tydal, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tydal?
In Tydal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 821 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tydal?
The nearest to Tydal are Holtålen (32 km), Selbu (39 km), Meråker (47 km), Røros - Rosse (54 km), Stjørdal (60 km).