Map layer: Demographics
The Demographics category shows population composition, income, wealth and education per grunnkrets (basic statistical unit), kommune and county, based on data from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). The layers are useful for market assessments, housing projects, retail location analysis and tenant prospecting where the socio-economic profile is relevant. For deeper analysis with history and comparison tools, use Report: Demographics from the property panel.
The income and wealth figures are based on the Norwegian Tax Administration's annual tax settlement, but SSB aggregates them per grunnkrets before they reach Placepoint. The aggregation level and the current statistics year are stated on Income and Wealth.
Open the category with the Map Layers button in the top right of the map, or with Map layer in the left menu, then select Browse layers. Click the Demographics tile to open the sub-list.
Screenshot: Population enabled over central Oslo.
Layers in this category (11)
| Layer | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wealth | The map shows how average wealth per grunnkrets is distributed across the grunnkretser. | Geodata AS |
| Households | The map shows the number of families and the dominant composition in the grunnkrets. The following categories are used: single without children, single with children, multi-family, couple with children and couple without children. | Geodata AS |
| Income and wealth statistics | The map shows how average income and wealth are distributed across the grunnkretser, and the number of people within different segments of income, wealth and age. | Geodata AS |
| Voting districts | Shows the voting districts and polling stations available in a kommune. | Geodata AS |
| Income | The map shows how average income per grunnkrets is distributed across the grunnkretser. | Geodata AS |
| Age distribution | The map shows average age across all grunnkretser. | Geodata AS |
| Population | Shows population density per grunnkrets based on the registered home address. | Geodata AS |
| Daytime population | The map shows daytime population across all grunnkretser. | Geodata AS |
| Field of education | Shows which field of education most people in a grunnkrets fall under. | Geodata AS |
| Education Level | The education level of people registered as resident in Norway. | Geodata AS |
| Population grid 100 m x 100 m | The map layer shows the number of residents in each cell in a grid of 100 x 100 metres | Geodata AS |
Wealth
Average wealth distributed across the grunnkretser, kommuner and counties. Data from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). Dataset: Wealth.
About the map layer
Average taxable net wealth distributed across grunnkretser.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter supports limits on average wealth and number of people.
Households
The number of families and the dominant household composition in the grunnkrets. Data from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). Dataset: Households.
About the map layer
The number of families and the dominant household composition per grunnkrets: single without children, single with children, multi-family, couple with children and couple without children.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter has limits on single (percent), couple (percent), multi-family (percent) and number of people.
Income and wealth statistics
Average income and wealth distributed across the grunnkretser, and the number of people. Data from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). Dataset: Income and wealth statistics.
About the map layer
The map shows how average income and wealth are distributed across the grunnkretser, and the number of people within different segments of income, wealth and age.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter has limits on average age, average wealth, average income and the number of people with age, wealth and income information respectively.
Voting districts
Voting districts and polling stations available in a kommune. Data from Geodata AS. Dataset: Voting districts.
About the map layer
Shows voting districts and polling stations in the kommuner. The municipal council or the electoral committee decides the number of voting districts and polling stations. There is normally one polling station per voting district, but the electoral committee can set up extra polling stations where needed. From the 2023 election there is no longer a requirement that the polling station must be physically located inside the voting district.
Update frequency: Weekly.
Income
Average income distributed across the grunnkretser, kommuner and counties. Data from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). Dataset: Income.
About the map layer
Average income distributed across grunnkretser.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter supports limits on average income and number of people.
Age distribution
Average age distributed across all grunnkretser, kommuner and counties. Data from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). Dataset: Age distribution.
About the map layer
Average age per grunnkrets.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter supports limits on avg age and number of people.
Population
Population figures distributed across all grunnkretser, kommuner and counties from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). The figures are based on the registered home address, and are a good indicator of "who lives here", typically what you need for housing projects, sizing of schools and kindergartens, and local services. Dataset: Population.
About the map layer
Population figures per grunnkrets.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter supports limits on avg age and number of people.
Daytime population
Daytime population distributed across all grunnkretser, kommuner and counties from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). The figures show where people actually are during the day (workplace, school, place of study), based on SSB's links to employment and pupil registers. Dataset: Daytime population.
About the map layer
Estimated daytime population per grunnkrets.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter has limits on number of residents, number of jobs, daytime population and number of people.
At district level the layer draws Oslo as a commuter city: the inner city lights up during the day, while the outer districts are lower.
If you zoom in on the centre, the contrast is even clearer: the blocks around Vika, Kvadraturen and Oslo S have a daytime population far above the resident population.
Resident population vs. daytime population
The two layers show different sides of "who is here":
| Layer | Question it answers | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Population | "Where do people live?" | Housing projects, sizing of schools and kindergartens, local services |
| Daytime population | "Where are people during the day?" | Retail location, office location, public transport planning, lunch and quick-service catering |
The difference is largest in districts with many jobs or many out-commuters: a city centre block can have a low resident population but a high daytime population, while a commuter suburb shows the opposite pattern. Turn both on in Active Layers to see the contrast directly. Combine with travel distance isochrones or Demographics (area) to quantify purchasing power or workforce within 15 minutes.
Field of education
Which field of education most people in a grunnkrets fall under. Data from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). Dataset: Field of education.
About the map layer
The dominant field of education per grunnkrets. Categories: Allmenne fag, Helse- og sosialfag, Humanistiske og estetiske fag, Lærerutdanning, Naturvitenskap, Økonomiske fag, Primærnæringer, Samferdsel, Samfunnsfag and Uoppgitt.
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter has limits on Allmenne fag, Humanistiske og estetiske fag, Lærerutdanning, Samfunnsfag and Økonomiske fag (all as a percentage share per grunnkrets).
Education Level
The education level of people registered as resident in Norway, from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB). Also available under the Education category. Dataset: Education Level.
About the map layer
The population's highest completed education, for residents aged 16 and over (and 15-year-olds who have completed grunnskolen or started upper secondary education).
Update frequency: Annually.
Filtering
The filter has limits on none/not stated, primary school, upper secondary, university/college lower degree and university/college higher degree (all as a percentage share per grunnkrets).
Population grid 100 m x 100 m
The map layer shows the number of residents in each cell in a grid of 100 x 100 metres. The data is based on demographic statistics from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB).
About the map layer
The map layer shows the number of residents in each cell in a grid of 100 x 100 metres. The data is based on demographic statistics from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB).
Update frequency: Annually.
Tips
- For a quick demographic overview of a freehand-drawn area, use demographic search in Analyze instead of interpreting the colour layers on the map.
- Combine Daytime population and Population in the same map view to see the commuting pattern in an area. City centre blocks with a high daytime population and a low resident population are typical office locations.
- Education Level and Field of education are also available under the Education category.