Evje og Hornnes: population and statistics
Evje og Hornnes has a population of 3,842 (2026) across 549.0 km², or 7.0 people per km². It ranks 210 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,842 residents
- 549.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 180 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Evje og Hornnes ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 21.4% in Evje og Hornnes, compared with an average of 20.5% in Agder and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 934 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 76,891 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Iveland, 18.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vennesla (15,772 residents), 31 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Evje og Hornnes in numbers
All indicators for Evje og Hornnes
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 | Evje og Hornnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 211 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.4% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 54 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Evje og Hornnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,949 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 220 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.7% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.0% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.7% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.0% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 154 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 433.4 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 65 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Evje og Hornnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 654 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 193 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 170.2 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 91 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 453,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 328 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 812 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 211.3 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Evje og Hornnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.0% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 254 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 | Evje og Hornnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.9% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 192 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Evje og Hornnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.6% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 140 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Evje og Hornnes | 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 | Evje og Hornnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.4% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 209 of 351 |
Population of Evje og Hornnes over time
Evje og Hornnes had 3,582 residents in 2016 and 3,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,619 |
| 2022 | 3,653 |
| 2023 | 3,904 |
| 2024 | 3,967 |
| 2025 | 3,828 |
| 2026 | 3,842 |
Where is Evje og Hornnes?
Business sectors: Evje og Hornnes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.8% ×1.9
- Real estate13.6% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.3% ×0.9
- Construction10.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Evje og Hornnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evje og Hornnes?
Evje og Hornnes has 3,842 residents (2026), ranking 210 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Evje og Hornnes?
Evje og Hornnes covers 549.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Evje og Hornnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Evje og Hornnes went from 3,582 to 3,842, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Evje og Hornnes?
Evje og Hornnes is in Agder. Latitude 58.593, longitude 7.812.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Evje og Hornnes?
In Evje og Hornnes, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 453,500 NOK (2024), ranking 328 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Evje og Hornnes?
In Evje og Hornnes, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 21.4% (2026), ranking 54 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Evje og Hornnes?
In Evje og Hornnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 934 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Evje og Hornnes?
The nearest to Evje og Hornnes are Iveland (19 km), Bygland (26 km), Åseral (27 km), Birkenes (29 km), Vennesla (31 km).