Flekkefjord: population and statistics
Flekkefjord has a population of 9,373 (2026) across 482.0 km², or 19.4 people per km². It ranks 122 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,373 residents
- 482.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 203 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Flekkefjord ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 20.9% in Flekkefjord, compared with an average of 20.5% in Agder and 19.6% nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 22.0% in Flekkefjord, compared with an average of 15.9% in Agder and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 13.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 912 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,507 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kvinesdal, 20.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eigersund (15,546 residents), 39 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Flekkefjord in numbers
All indicators for Flekkefjord
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 | Flekkefjord | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 217 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.9% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 67 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flekkefjord | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,797 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 117 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.0% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.1% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 168 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.0% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.2% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 118 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.2 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 222 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flekkefjord | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,096 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 124 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.9 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 496,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 198 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,412 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 122 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.6 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 227 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.1 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flekkefjord | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.5% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 203 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 | Flekkefjord | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.2% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 187 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Flekkefjord | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.9% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 132 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Flekkefjord | 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 | Flekkefjord | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.6% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 121 of 351 |
Population of Flekkefjord over time
Flekkefjord had 9,096 residents in 2016 and 9,373 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,027 |
| 2022 | 9,048 |
| 2023 | 9,216 |
| 2024 | 9,279 |
| 2025 | 9,329 |
| 2026 | 9,373 |
Where is Flekkefjord?
Business sectors: Flekkefjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×1.3
- Real estate13.7% ×1.3
- Construction13.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.6
- Transport and storage4.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Flekkefjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flekkefjord?
Flekkefjord has 9,373 residents (2026), ranking 122 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Flekkefjord?
Flekkefjord covers 482.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Flekkefjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flekkefjord went from 9,096 to 9,373, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Flekkefjord?
Flekkefjord is in Agder. Latitude 58.327, longitude 6.667.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Flekkefjord?
In Flekkefjord, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 20.9% (2026), ranking 67 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Flekkefjord?
In Flekkefjord, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 22.0% (2026), ranking 83 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flekkefjord?
In Flekkefjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 912 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flekkefjord?
The nearest to Flekkefjord are Kvinesdal (21 km), Sokndal (21 km), Lund (25 km), Farsund (28 km), Lyngdal (33 km).