Norway Campervan Statistics 2024: Market Size & Growth

Page last updated: 17 March 2026

Norway has one of the highest per capita numbers of campervans in Europe. This is due to the country’s strong outdoor culture and domestic tourism. Campervan ownership is especially popular in the northern counties like Nordland, Troms and Finnmark where roadtrippers can enjoy exploring the vast open roads.

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How many campervans are registered in Norway?

51,022 campervans are registered in Norway as of 2024. The number of campervan registrations for the recent years is as follows:

28,603 campervans in 2010. The numbers more than doubled to 55,222 in 2020.
49,919 campervans in 2022.
50,396 campervans in 2023
51,022 campervans in 2024.

How many campervans are sold each year in Norway?

There were 4,166 new campervans sold in 2018 (the peak number recorded). New campervan sales have decreased steadily to 1,556 in 2024. The number of campervans sold in recent years is:

3,590 units in 2019.
3,384 units in 2020.
3,084 units in 2021.
2,053 units in 2022.
1,618 in 2023.

What percentage of households in Norway own a campervan?

Approximately 2% of households in Norway own a campervan as of 2024. This represents around 1 in 50 homes.

The ownership rate of campervans in Norway has increased to 51,022 campervans and approximately 2.62 million households over the past decade.

How does campervan ownership vary by region in Norway?

Troms is considered the motorhome capital due to its high density as per data of 2019, although Hordaland (now part of Vestland) had the highest absolute number with 5,302 campervans registered at the end of 2019.

Troms led the country with about 22 campervans per 1,000 inhabitants as of 2019
Neighbouring Nordland and Finnmark also had very high densities, with approximately 21 and 18 per 1,000 inhabitants respectively.
On the other hand, the capital city, Oslo, had a very low density of about 1.7 campervans per 1,000 inhabitants.

Norway Travel Resources

Norway Campsites Statistics

Campervan Owner Demographics in Norway

Norwegian campervan owners are predominantly older couples with above-average incomes and few or no children at home. The average Norwegian campervan owner is approximately 60 years old according to 2021 survey data.

61% of campervan owners are over 60 years old. The remaining 31% are between 45-59 years old.
8% are 30-44 years old, and almost none are under 30.
55% of campervan owners are retirees. This number has increased from 40% in 2017.
76% of owners live with a spouse or partner, 13% are single-person households, and 11% have minor children at home.

What are the most popular campervan types in Norway?

Norwegians distinctly prefer larger, well-equipped motorhomes, bucking European trends toward compact campers.

Top-selling campervan brands in 2024: Adria, Weinsberg, Challenger, Carthago, and Benimar.
Other popular manufacturers: Hymer, Dethleffs, Knaus, Rapido, and Bürstner.

How much does it cost to own a campervan in Norway?

The following indicates the cost of owning campervans in Norway:

New campervans: 700,000 NOK for basic models to 1.6 million-1.9 million NOK for premium models as of 2023 data.
Used campervans (aged 3-5 years old): 500,000-800,000 NOK depending on size and condition.
Annual road tax (under 3.5 tonnes): 3,060 NOK.
Comprehensive insurance: 5,000-8,000 NOK per year.
Maintenance and service: 5,000-10,000 NOK per year.
Fuel (for an average of 5,800 km per year): 8,000-12,000 NOK.
Camping fees (for an average of 38 nights per year): 10,000 NOK.
Winter storage (paid facility): 5,000-10,000 NOK.
Total annual cost (excluding purchase price and depreciation): 40,000-50,000 NOK.
Campervans depreciate slower than cars at 3-5% per year after the first year.

How long do people in Norway keep their campervans?

People in Norway keep their campervans for around 4-6 years based on turnover statistics.

Campervans vs Caravans

There are more caravans (towable trailers) compared to motorized campervans in Norway. They are also a more affordable entry point to RV ownership.

There were around 128,940 registered caravans in Norway compared to 51,022 campervans as of 2024.
2,876 new recreational vehicles (RVs) were registered in 2024. 1,556 were self-driven campervans and 1,320 were towable caravans.
New caravans cost between 250,000-400,000 NOK for mid-range models, while comparable mid-range motorhomes cost 1-1.3 million NOK.

Campervan Statistics by Country

References

SSB: Number of campervans (2010-19), Number of campervans per 1,000 by county.
ECF: Number of campervans, 2020.
OFV: Number of campervans, 2022 & 2023
DF: Number of campervans, 2024, Best selling motorhome brands in Norway
ECF: Campervan registration figure of Europe.
SSB: Number of Households in Norway.
BV: Demographics of campervan owners