Bykle: population and statistics
Bykle has a population of 1,057 (2026) across 1,254.0 km², or 0.8 people per km². It ranks 332 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,057 residents
- 1,254.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1,289 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Bykle ranks No. 24 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,707 per 1,000 inh. in Bykle, compared with an average of 123.1 per 1,000 inh. in Agder and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 26.9% in Bykle, compared with an average of 17.9% in Agder and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 898 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Agder for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Agder for “Share of population with immigrant background”.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 175,630 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.1 times lower than the national average.
Bykle in numbers
All indicators for Bykle
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 | Bykle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.5% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 245 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bykle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 768 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 321 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.6% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 318 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 36.3% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 39 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 75.1% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.4% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,707 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bykle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 230 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 319 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 217.6 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 539,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 268 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 320 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 253.5 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.1 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bykle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.3% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bykle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 296 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.5% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 180 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Bykle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 26.9% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 20 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Bykle | 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 | Bykle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 35.0% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 48 of 351 |
Population of Bykle over time
Bykle had 945 residents in 2016 and 1,057 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 930 |
| 2022 | 935 |
| 2023 | 995 |
| 2024 | 1,011 |
| 2025 | 1,039 |
| 2026 | 1,057 |
Where is Bykle?
Business sectors: Bykle
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.3% ×1.6
- Real estate11.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×2.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.1% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Bykle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bykle?
Bykle has 1,057 residents (2026), ranking 332 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Bykle?
Bykle covers 1,254.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Bykle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bykle went from 945 to 1,057, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Bykle?
Bykle is in Agder. Latitude 59.443, longitude 7.255.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bykle?
In Bykle, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,707 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Bykle?
In Bykle, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 26.9% (2025), ranking 20 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bykle?
In Bykle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 898 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bykle?
The nearest to Bykle are Valle (33 km), Tokke (41 km), Suldal (43 km), Vinje (50 km), Hjelmeland (52 km).