Froland: population and statistics
Froland has a population of 6,299 (2026) across 601.0 km², or 10.5 people per km². It ranks 155 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,299 residents
- 601.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 250 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Froland ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 38.1% in Froland, compared with an average of 31.1% in Agder and 27.0% nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 17.7% in Froland, compared with an average of 19.6% in Agder and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,004 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84,174 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arendal (46,603 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,016 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Froland in numbers
All indicators for Froland
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 | Froland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 317 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.1% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 31 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Froland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,001 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 173 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.8% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 205 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 38.1% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.4% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 199 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.8% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.1 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Froland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 775 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 169 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.0 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 196 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 494,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 205 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 946 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.2 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 229 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Froland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.7% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 263 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 | Froland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 611 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 118 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.5% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 216 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Froland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.6% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 296 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Froland | 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 | Froland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.4% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 269 of 351 |
Population of Froland over time
Froland had 5,618 residents in 2016 and 6,299 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,004 |
| 2022 | 6,098 |
| 2023 | 6,174 |
| 2024 | 6,236 |
| 2025 | 6,260 |
| 2026 | 6,299 |
Where is Froland?
Business sectors: Froland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.7% ×2.1
- Construction17.2% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×1.2
- Real estate8.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Froland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Froland?
Froland has 6,299 residents (2026), ranking 155 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Froland?
Froland covers 601.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Froland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Froland went from 5,618 to 6,299, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Froland?
Froland is in Agder. Latitude 58.583, longitude 8.572.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Froland?
In Froland, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 38.1% (2026), ranking 27 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Froland?
In Froland, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 317 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Froland?
In Froland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,004 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Froland?
The nearest to Froland are Arendal (17 km), Åmli (21 km), Tvedestrand (22 km), Birkenes (25 km), Grimstad (26 km).