Åmli: population and statistics
Åmli has a population of 1,805 (2026) across 1,058.0 km², or 1.7 people per km². It ranks 295 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,805 residents
- 1,058.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 176 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Åmli ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 36.6% in Åmli, compared with an average of 15.9% in Agder and 15.9% nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 61.4% in Åmli, compared with an average of 65.2% in Agder and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 36.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 942 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Agder for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Agder for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 148,179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
Åmli in numbers
All indicators for Åmli
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 | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.9% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 159 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,122 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 289 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.6% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.0% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.4% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 108 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.8% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 483.7 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 339 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 275 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 187.8 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 66 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 464,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 304 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 402 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 277 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 222.7 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 61.4% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 331 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 108 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.5% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 297 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.2% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.8 years | 82.8 | 82.8 | ranked 151 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Åmli | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.6% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 233 of 351 |
Population of Åmli over time
Åmli had 1,847 residents in 2016 and 1,805 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 1,801 |
| 2023 | 1,786 |
| 2024 | 1,802 |
| 2025 | 1,778 |
| 2026 | 1,805 |
Where is Åmli?
Business sectors: Åmli
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing36.4% ×3.5
- Construction14.0% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Real estate5.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Åmli
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Åmli?
Åmli has 1,805 residents (2026), ranking 295 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Åmli?
Åmli covers 1,058.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Åmli growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Åmli went from 1,847 to 1,805, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Åmli?
Åmli is in Agder. Latitude 58.766, longitude 8.485.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Åmli?
In Åmli, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 36.6% (2026), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Åmli?
In Åmli, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 61.4% (2025), ranking 331 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Åmli?
In Åmli, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 942 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Åmli?
The nearest to Åmli are Vegårshei (20 km), Froland (21 km), Tvedestrand (30 km), Gjerstad (31 km), Nissedal (35 km).