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Living in Gjerdrum

Car density was 463 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the end of 2025. In June 2026, the unemployment rate was 1.9%. There were 382.5 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2024. There were 3.83 doctors per 1,000 people in 2024.

Which Norway-wide rules apply when you move to Gjerdrum?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in NorwayNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gjerdrum.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Gjerdrum yet. Norway has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count3,399 dwellings31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)9Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Gjerdrum?

The unemployment rate is 1.9 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20266

Unemployment across cities in NorwayUnemployment in Gjerdrum is 1.9%. Of 176 cities with data, 59 have unemployment of 1.5 to under 2%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Norway per band4 cities: 0.5% to under 1%40.5–152 cities: 1% to under 1.5%521–1.559 cities: 1.5% to under 2%591.5–2Gjerdrum 1.9%48 cities: 2% to under 2.5%482–2.510 cities: 2.5% to under 3%102.5–33 cities: 3% to under 3.5%33–3.5

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,381 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.ssb.no2Official
Unemployment rate1.9 %country median 1.7%30 Jun 2026NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20266Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gjerdrum. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

NAV employment service — Public employment service

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gjerdrum. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
International schools2 schools31 Dec 2025Utdanningsdirektoratet16Independent · fylke observation

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents3.83 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Helsedirektoratet12Independent · fylke observation
Physicians per 100,000 residents382.5 per 100,00031 Dec 2024Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)15Independent · fylke observation

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gjerdrum when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Doctors per 1,000 residents3.83 per 1,000Verified 2026-06-12
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is Gjerdrum?

Police recorded 2,280 incidents per 100,000 (2024-2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: data.ssb.no3

Recorded crime across major citiesGjerdrum highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Gjerdrum highlighted8,790Oslo8,170Kristiansand6,890Trondheim6,870Drammen6,540Stavanger6,280Fredrikstad6,140Sandefjord5,790Lillestrøm5,270Sandnes5,170Bærum4,500Asker2,280Gjerdrumrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,280 incidents per 100,000country median 4,45531 Dec 2024data.ssb.no3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gjerdrum. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Approved providers for Norwegian and social studies training — State Language Course

Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)

For adult immigrants needing Norwegian and social studies training.

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Norwegian municipal introduction programme — Integration course

Municipalities under the national IMDi framework

For adult refugees and other eligible immigrants.

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Gjerdrum?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: air.discomap.eea.europa.eu1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gjerdrum average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100453230366569758561676348JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Gjerdrum annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024air.discomap.eea.europa.eu1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average January temperature-3.5 °C28 Aug 2026MET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt)5Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.7 · Feb -4.8 · Mar -0.5 · Apr 4.7 · May 10.3 · Jun 14.3 · Jul 16.6 · Aug 15 · Sep 10.5 · Oct 4.7 · Nov -0.1 · Dec -4.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FLISA_II11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 45 · Feb 32.2 · Mar 30.1 · Apr 36.1 · May 64.5 · Jun 68.8 · Jul 75.3 · Aug 85.4 · Sep 60.5 · Oct 67.2 · Nov 63.2 · Dec 48.3 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FLISA_II11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Norway

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Norway cities
Alstahaug7,489 residentsOppdal7,421 residentsSykkylven7,626 residentsStryn7,319 residentsVestnes7,315 residentsÅsnes7,216 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 83 km² in 2026. Population density was 90 people per km² in 2026.

How many people live in Gjerdrum?

The published population was 7,478 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gjerdrum residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport77.6%Foreign residents22.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area83 km²1 Jan 2026Kartverket4Official · kommune observation
Cars per 1,000 residents463 per 1,00031 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)14Independent · fylke observation
City area83 km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm28Official
Foreign residents1,677 people1 Jan 2026SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons7Official
Population density90 people/km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm28Official
Population7,478 people1 Jan 2026SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.8Official

International community in Gjerdrum

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Ancestry or ethnicity

Immigrants and Norwegian-born to immigrant parents; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total1,67722.4%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand88611.8%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions79110.6%
Poland3024.0%
Lithuania2042.7%
Ukraine1021.4%
Sweden861.1%
Pakistan721.0%
Iraq670.9%
Philippines660.9%
Romania460.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Sri Lanka410.6%
Latvia390.5%
Thailand350.5%
Denmark330.4%
Bosnia-Herzegovina320.4%
Moldova280.4%
Eritrea280.4%
Germany260.3%
Kosovo260.3%
Iran260.3%
Syria230.3%
Türkiye210.3%
Russia190.3%
Iceland180.2%
Vietnam180.2%
Finland150.2%
India150.2%
Croatia140.2%
Hungary140.2%
Ethiopia140.2%
Portugal130.2%
Spain130.2%
Afghanistan130.2%
Serbia110.1%
Ghana110.1%
Morocco110.1%
Albania100.1%
Italy90.1%
Netherlands90.1%
China90.1%
United Kingdom80.1%
Cameroon80.1%
Somalia80.1%
Chile70.1%
France60.1%
Slovakia60.1%
United States60.1%
Congo50.1%
Kyrgyzstan50.1%
Brazil50.1%
North Macedonia40.1%
Sudan40.1%
Malaysia40.1%
Dominican Republic40.1%
Belgium30.0%
Bulgaria30.0%
Greece30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Ireland30.0%
Austria30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Burundi30.0%
Djibouti30.0%
Gambia30.0%
Kenya30.0%
Liberia30.0%
Japan30.0%
Kazakhstan30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Canada30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Peru30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Ancestry or ethnicity

Immigrants; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total1,34518.0%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand76310.2%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions5827.8%
Poland2473.3%
Lithuania1742.3%
Ukraine1011.4%
Sweden751.0%
Philippines510.7%
Iraq420.6%
Romania380.5%
Pakistan380.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Latvia360.5%
Thailand310.4%
Denmark290.4%
Germany250.3%
Bosnia-Herzegovina240.3%
Moldova220.3%
Iran210.3%
Syria210.3%
Sri Lanka200.3%
Kosovo170.2%
Iceland160.2%
Eritrea160.2%
Finland150.2%
Vietnam150.2%
Russia140.2%
Türkiye140.2%
Portugal130.2%
Spain130.2%
Hungary130.2%
Serbia100.1%
Croatia90.1%
Italy90.1%
Afghanistan90.1%
United Kingdom80.1%
Ethiopia80.1%
Morocco80.1%
Somalia80.1%
India80.1%
China80.1%
Albania70.1%
Netherlands70.1%
Ghana70.1%
France60.1%
Slovakia60.1%
United States60.1%
Chile60.1%
Cameroon50.1%
Brazil40.1%
Belgium30.0%
Estonia30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Ireland30.0%
Austria30.0%
North Macedonia30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
Egypt30.0%
Djibouti30.0%
Gambia30.0%
Kenya30.0%
Congo30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Japan30.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Kazakhstan30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Peru30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Ancestry or ethnicity

Norwegian-born to immigrant parents; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total3324.4%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions2092.8%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1231.6%
Poland550.7%
Pakistan340.5%
Lithuania300.4%
Iraq250.3%
Sri Lanka210.3%
Philippines150.2%
Eritrea120.2%
Sweden110.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Kosovo90.1%
Romania80.1%
Bosnia-Herzegovina80.1%
Türkiye70.1%
India70.1%
Moldova60.1%
Ethiopia60.1%
Croatia50.1%
Russia50.1%
Iran50.1%
Denmark40.1%
Ghana40.1%
Afghanistan40.1%
Thailand40.1%
Albania30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Germany30.0%
Serbia30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Burundi30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Congo30.0%
Liberia30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Sudan30.0%
Kyrgyzstan30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Syria30.0%
Vietnam30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Is Gjerdrum a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Student61%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 50–72%
Family64%strong on family, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Retirement62%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 50–74%
Foreign residents1,677 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons
Population7,478 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.
Median gross salary (regional)4,381 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.ssb.no
Unemployment rate1.9 %30 Jun 2026Official source · NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu
Average January temperature-3.5 °C28 Aug 2026Official source · MET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Registered Cars Count4,328 vehicles31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)14Official
Universities1 institutions31 Dec 2025HK-dir (DBH)13Independent · fylke observation

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Gjerdrum?

The published population was 7,478 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year..

Is the air quality good in Gjerdrum?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: air.discomap.eea.europa.eu.

How safe is Gjerdrum?

Police recorded 2,280 incidents per 100,000 (2024-2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: data.ssb.no.

What is the unemployment rate in Gjerdrum?

The unemployment rate is 1.9 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Gjerdrum?

The median gross salary is 4,381 EUR/month. Source: data.ssb.no.

How many foreign residents live in Gjerdrum?

1,677 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons.

Is Gjerdrum a good place to live?

Gjerdrum may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people are in the Denmark ancestry or ethnicity group in Gjerdrum?

The official ancestry or ethnicity distribution records 33 people (0.4%) in the source-defined population for 2026-01-01. This is a ancestry or ethnicity measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Gjerdrum, Norway: salary, jobs, safety, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/no/gjerdrum/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Gjerdrum, Norway: salary, jobs, safety, air quality, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/no/gjerdrum/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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