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Living in Gjøvik

Gjøvik is a city in Norway. There were 400.3 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2024. There were 3.97 doctors per 1,000 people in 2024. Car density was 442 vehicles per 1,000 residents in 2025. Annual PM2.5 was 6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. In June 2026, the unemployment rate was 2%.

Higher unemployment than 65% of Norwegian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 73% of Norwegian cities that publish it.

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

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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 Gjøvik.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count14,250 dwellings31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)11Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Gjøvik?

The unemployment rate is 2 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20268

Unemployment across cities in NorwayUnemployment in Gjøvik is 2.0%. 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%591.5–248 cities: 2% to under 2.5%482–2.5Gjøvik 2.0%10 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)4,553 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.ssb.no1Official
Unemployment rate2 %country median 1.7%30 Jun 2026NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20268Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gjøvik. 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 Gjøvik. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
International schools4 schools31 Dec 2025Utdanningsdirektoratet18Independent · fylke observation

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents3.97 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Helsedirektoratet14Independent · fylke observation
Physicians per 100,000 residents400.3 per 100,00031 Dec 2024Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)17Independent · fylke observation

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gjøvik 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 residents3.97 per 1,000Verified 2026-06-12
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is Gjøvik?

Police recorded 5,340 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.no2

Recorded crime across major citiesGjøvik highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Gjøvik highlighted8,790Oslo8,170Kristiansand6,890Trondheim6,870Drammen6,540Stavanger6,280Fredrikstad6,140Sandefjord5,790Lillestrøm5,340Gjøvik5,270Sandnes5,170Bærum4,500Askerrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,340 incidents per 100,000country median 4,45531 Dec 2024data.ssb.no2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gjøvik. 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.

Norwegian
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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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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gjøvik.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Gjøvik?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — validated PM2.5 station data3

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

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Gjøvik average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gjøvik average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100472526315468728558575036JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Gjøvik annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5154014.0PM10104017.0NO₂µg/m³

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Minnesundvegen, Gjøvik)4Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Minnesundvegen, Gjøvik)5Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean6 µg/m³country median 6.631 Dec 2024EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — validated PM2.5 station data3Official
Average January temperature-1.53 °C28 Aug 2026MET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.6 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 3.8 · Apr 9.4 · May 15.1 · Jun 19.2 · Jul 21.6 · Aug 20.3 · Sep 15.5 · Oct 8.7 · Nov 3.3 · Dec -0.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KISE_PA_HEDMARK13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.3 · Feb -9 · Mar -5.2 · Apr -0.3 · May 4.6 · Jun 8.9 · Jul 11.5 · Aug 10.7 · Sep 7 · Oct 2.2 · Nov -1.9 · Dec -6.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KISE_PA_HEDMARK13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.9 · Feb -5.1 · Mar -1 · Apr 4 · May 9.4 · Jun 13.7 · Jul 16.3 · Aug 15.2 · Sep 11 · Oct 5.4 · Nov 0.7 · Dec -3.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KISE_PA_HEDMARK13Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 46.6 · Feb 24.5 · Mar 26.3 · Apr 31.4 · May 54.3 · Jun 67.9 · Jul 72.3 · Aug 85.3 · Sep 57.8 · Oct 56.5 · Nov 49.5 · Dec 35.8 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KISE_PA_HEDMARK13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Norway

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

All Norway cities
Ringerike31,942 residentsHalden32,082 residentsAskøy30,600 residentsLillehammer29,669 residentsSola29,541 residentsMolde33,291 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 671 km² in 2026. Population density was 47 people per km² in 2026.

How many people live in Gjøvik?

The published population was 31,350 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.10

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gjøvik residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport79.7%Foreign residents20.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area672 km²1 Jan 2026Kartverket6Official · kommune observation
Cars per 1,000 residents442 per 1,00031 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)16Independent · fylke observation
City area671 km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm210Official
Foreign residents6,361 people1 Jan 2026SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons9Official
Population density47 people/km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm210Official
Population31,350 people1 Jan 2026SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.10Official

International community in Gjøvik

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

Ancestry or ethnicity

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total1,2494.0%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions1,0123.2%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand2370.8%
Somalia1300.4%
Eritrea1290.4%
Poland790.3%
Iraq750.2%
Syria610.2%
Bosnia-Herzegovina490.2%
Vietnam430.1%
Lithuania410.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Iran400.1%
China390.1%
Sudan370.1%
Kosovo340.1%
Afghanistan340.1%
Pakistan340.1%
Ethiopia270.1%
Ukraine260.1%
India260.1%
Myanmar230.1%
Germany200.1%
Türkiye190.1%
Congo160.1%
Sri Lanka160.1%
Philippines160.1%
Russia150.1%
Serbia140.0%
Sweden130.0%
Romania130.0%
Morocco130.0%
Latvia100.0%
Lebanon100.0%
Jordan80.0%
Iceland70.0%
United Kingdom70.0%
Thailand70.0%
France60.0%
Croatia60.0%
Uganda60.0%
Denmark50.0%
Bulgaria50.0%
Hungary50.0%
Netherlands40.0%
Austria40.0%
Burundi40.0%
Hong Kong40.0%
Palestine40.0%
Saudi Arabia40.0%
Chile40.0%
Albania30.0%
Greece30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Portugal30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Guinea30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Rwanda30.0%
Sierra Leone30.0%
Tanzania30.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
Kazakhstan30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Brazil30.0%
Peru30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Ancestry or ethnicity

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total6,36120.3%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions4,55414.5%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1,8075.8%
Ukraine5761.8%
Poland5521.8%
Eritrea4091.3%
Syria4031.3%
Somalia3351.1%
Iraq2250.7%
Iran2180.7%
Lithuania2020.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Afghanistan1780.6%
Bosnia-Herzegovina1590.5%
Sweden1500.5%
China1480.5%
Germany1360.4%
Thailand1320.4%
Vietnam1240.4%
Kosovo1150.4%
Russia1140.4%
Myanmar1130.4%
Philippines1050.3%
Sudan1010.3%
India970.3%
Pakistan930.3%
Türkiye860.3%
Ethiopia860.3%
Denmark820.3%
Serbia790.3%
Romania750.2%
Latvia600.2%
Croatia590.2%
United Kingdom580.2%
Netherlands530.2%
Congo530.2%
Bulgaria430.1%
Morocco390.1%
United States380.1%
Uganda340.1%
Lebanon340.1%
Sri Lanka320.1%
Greece290.1%
Hungary270.1%
Portugal260.1%
Iceland250.1%
Italy240.1%
Palestine240.1%
Bangladesh230.1%
Brazil230.1%
Estonia210.1%
France210.1%
Jordan200.1%
Spain190.1%
Burundi190.1%
Czech Republic170.1%
Albania160.1%
Algeria160.1%
Kenya160.1%
Rwanda160.1%
Kazakhstan140.0%
Finland130.0%
Malaysia130.0%
Indonesia120.0%
Canada120.0%
Colombia120.0%
Austria110.0%
Saudi Arabia110.0%
Belgium100.0%
Slovakia100.0%
Libya100.0%
Yemen100.0%
Nigeria90.0%
South Sudan90.0%
Chile90.0%
Australia90.0%
Belarus80.0%
Moldova80.0%
Peru80.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Benin70.0%
Guinea70.0%
Hong Kong70.0%
North Macedonia60.0%
Montenegro60.0%
Gambia60.0%
Tanzania60.0%
Tunisia60.0%
Argentina60.0%
Ireland50.0%
Slovenia50.0%
Central African Republic50.0%
Sierra Leone50.0%
Azerbaijan50.0%
United Arab Emirates50.0%
Nepal50.0%
Egypt40.0%
Cameroon40.0%
Japan40.0%
Kuwait40.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Mexico40.0%
New Zealand40.0%
Greenland30.0%
Angola30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Congo-Brazzaville30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Togo30.0%
Zambia30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Israel30.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Kyrgyzstan30.0%
Mongolia30.0%
Singapore30.0%
Bahamas30.0%
Costa Rica30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Nicaragua30.0%
Panama30.0%
Venezuela30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Ancestry or ethnicity

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total5,11216.3%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions3,54211.3%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1,5705.0%
Ukraine5501.8%
Poland4731.5%
Syria3421.1%
Eritrea2800.9%
Somalia2050.7%
Iran1780.6%
Lithuania1610.5%
Iraq1500.5%
Show 109 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Afghanistan1440.5%
Sweden1370.4%
Thailand1250.4%
Germany1160.4%
Bosnia-Herzegovina1100.3%
China1090.3%
Russia990.3%
Myanmar900.3%
Philippines890.3%
Kosovo810.3%
Vietnam810.3%
Denmark770.3%
India710.2%
Türkiye670.2%
Serbia650.2%
Sudan640.2%
Romania620.2%
Ethiopia590.2%
Pakistan590.2%
Croatia530.2%
United Kingdom510.2%
Latvia500.2%
Netherlands490.2%
Bulgaria380.1%
Congo370.1%
United States370.1%
Uganda280.1%
Greece260.1%
Morocco260.1%
Portugal240.1%
Lebanon240.1%
Italy230.1%
Hungary220.1%
Brazil220.1%
Estonia210.1%
Bangladesh200.1%
Palestine200.1%
Spain190.1%
Iceland180.1%
Kenya160.1%
Sri Lanka160.1%
France150.1%
Burundi150.1%
Rwanda150.1%
Czech Republic140.0%
Algeria140.0%
Finland130.0%
Albania130.0%
Jordan120.0%
Kazakhstan120.0%
Canada120.0%
Colombia120.0%
Indonesia110.0%
Belgium100.0%
Malaysia100.0%
Libya90.0%
Yemen90.0%
Australia90.0%
Slovakia80.0%
South Sudan80.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Austria70.0%
Benin70.0%
Nigeria70.0%
Saudi Arabia70.0%
Peru70.0%
Moldova60.0%
Gambia60.0%
Belarus50.0%
Ireland50.0%
Slovenia50.0%
North Macedonia50.0%
Montenegro50.0%
Azerbaijan50.0%
United Arab Emirates50.0%
Nepal50.0%
Argentina50.0%
Chile50.0%
Egypt40.0%
Guinea40.0%
Central African Republic40.0%
Tanzania40.0%
Tunisia40.0%
Japan40.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Mexico40.0%
New Zealand40.0%
Greenland30.0%
Angola30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Mauritius30.0%
Sierra Leone30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Togo30.0%
Zambia30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Hong Kong30.0%
Israel30.0%
Cambodia30.0%
South Korea30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Kyrgyzstan30.0%
Mongolia30.0%
Singapore30.0%
Costa Rica30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Nicaragua30.0%
Panama30.0%
Venezuela30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Gjøvik 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%
Student55%strong on education, weak on housing · range 44–66%
Family58%strong on family, weak on housing · range 48–68%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 49–71%
Foreign residents6,361 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons
Population31,350 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.
Median gross salary (regional)4,553 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.ssb.no
Unemployment rate2 %30 Jun 2026Official source · NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026
NO₂ — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NO NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Minnesundvegen, Gjøvik)
PM10 — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NO PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Minnesundvegen, Gjøvik)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Registered Cars Count18,268 vehicles31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)16Official
Universities3 institutions31 Dec 2025HK-dir (DBH)15Independent · fylke observation

Common questions

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

How many people live in Gjøvik?

The published population was 31,350 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year..

Is the air quality good in Gjøvik?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — validated PM2.5 station data.

How safe is Gjøvik?

Police recorded 5,340 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 Gjøvik?

The unemployment rate is 2 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Gjøvik?

The median gross salary is 4,553 EUR/month. Source: data.ssb.no.

How many foreign residents live in Gjøvik?

6,361 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons.

Is Gjøvik a good place to live?

Gjøvik 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 Gjøvik?

The official ancestry or ethnicity distribution records 5 people (0.0%) 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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