Åseral: population and statistics
Åseral has a population of 904 (2026) across 797.0 km², or 1.1 people per km². It ranks 341 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 904 residents
- 797.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 592 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Åseral ranks No. 25 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,550 per 1,000 inh. in Åseral, compared with an average of 123.1 per 1,000 inh. in Agder and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 263.3 per 1,000 inh. in Åseral, compared with an average of 118.3 per 1,000 inh. in Agder and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 813 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Agder for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Agder for “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 111,625 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.8 times lower than the national average.
Åseral in numbers
All indicators for Åseral
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 | Åseral | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 300 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 291 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.2% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Åseral | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 512 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 344 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.9% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 55 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.1% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 82 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) | 2,550 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Åseral | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 238 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 317 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 263.3 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 531,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 64 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 305 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 305 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 337.4 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Åseral | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 75.0% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Åseral | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.0% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Åseral | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.2% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 304 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Åseral | 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 | Åseral | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.2% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Population of Åseral over time
Åseral had 942 residents in 2016 and 904 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 927 |
| 2022 | 912 |
| 2023 | 911 |
| 2024 | 923 |
| 2025 | 915 |
| 2026 | 904 |
Where is Åseral?
Business sectors: Åseral
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.9% ×3.1
- Construction21.0% ×2.0
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade5.9% ×0.5
- Real estate5.5% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Åseral
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Åseral?
Åseral has 904 residents (2026), ranking 341 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Åseral?
Åseral covers 797.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Åseral growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Åseral went from 942 to 904, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Åseral?
Åseral is in Agder. Latitude 58.702, longitude 7.394.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Åseral?
In Åseral, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,550 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Åseral?
In Åseral, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 263.3 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Åseral?
In Åseral, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 813 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Åseral?
The nearest to Åseral are Evje og Hornnes (27 km), Bygland (27 km), Hægebostad (29 km), Sirdal (38 km), Iveland (44 km).