Farsund: population and statistics
Farsund has a population of 9,949 (2026) across 252.0 km², or 39.5 people per km². It ranks 113 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,949 residents
- 252.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 16 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Farsund ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 22.2% in Farsund, compared with an average of 15.9% in Agder and 15.9% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.7% in Farsund, compared with an average of 1.1% in Agder and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,015 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,294 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lyngdal, 20.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lindesnes (23,702 residents), 32 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Farsund in numbers
All indicators for Farsund
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 | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.9% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 111 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 5,297 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 113 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 24.8% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 128 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.1% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.9% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 122 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.8 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,226 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 112 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.2 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 195 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 495,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,609 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 161.7 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.3 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.0% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 42,739 | – | 112,411 | ranked 77 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 601 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 142 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 | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.4% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Farsund | 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 | Farsund | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.6% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 233 of 351 |
Population of Farsund over time
Farsund had 9,705 residents in 2016 and 9,949 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,645 |
| 2022 | 9,622 |
| 2023 | 9,860 |
| 2024 | 9,876 |
| 2025 | 9,880 |
| 2026 | 9,949 |
Where is Farsund?
Business sectors: Farsund
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.4% ×1.6
- Construction14.2% ×1.3
- Real estate12.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.9
- Other service activities4.4% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Farsund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Farsund?
Farsund has 9,949 residents (2026), ranking 113 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Farsund?
Farsund covers 252.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Farsund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Farsund went from 9,705 to 9,949, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Farsund?
Farsund is in Agder. Latitude 58.083, longitude 6.753.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Farsund?
In Farsund, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 22.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Farsund?
In Farsund, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.7% (2025), ranking 238 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Farsund?
In Farsund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,015 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Farsund?
The nearest to Farsund are Lyngdal (20 km), Flekkefjord (28 km), Lindesnes (32 km), Kvinesdal (33 km), Sokndal (41 km).