Hægebostad: population and statistics
Hægebostad has a population of 1,794 (2026) across 424.0 km², or 4.2 people per km². It ranks 297 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,794 residents
- 424.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 184 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Hægebostad ranks No. 20 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 75.1% in Hægebostad, compared with an average of 65.2% in Agder and 68.2% nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 273.1 per 1,000 inh. in Hægebostad, compared with an average of 160.0 per 1,000 inh. in Agder and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 872 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 59,384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kvinesdal (6,242 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hægebostad in numbers
All indicators for Hægebostad
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 | Hægebostad | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 298 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.2% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 28 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hægebostad | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 900 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 305 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.9% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.4% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 102 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.7% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 258 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 394.1 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 73 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hægebostad | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 377 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 263 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 210.1 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 517,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 490 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 258 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 273.1 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hægebostad | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 75.1% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 3 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 | Hægebostad | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 634 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.7% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 252 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hægebostad | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.3% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 321 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hægebostad | 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 | Hægebostad | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.9% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 222 of 351 |
Population of Hægebostad over time
Hægebostad had 1,702 residents in 2016 and 1,794 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,690 |
| 2022 | 1,704 |
| 2023 | 1,750 |
| 2024 | 1,776 |
| 2025 | 1,786 |
| 2026 | 1,794 |
Where is Hægebostad?
Business sectors: Hægebostad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.0% ×2.9
- Construction24.6% ×2.3
- Manufacturing7.0% ×2.1
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade5.7% ×0.5
- Real estate5.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Hægebostad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hægebostad?
Hægebostad has 1,794 residents (2026), ranking 297 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hægebostad?
Hægebostad covers 424.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Hægebostad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hægebostad went from 1,702 to 1,794, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Hægebostad?
Hægebostad is in Agder. Latitude 58.457, longitude 7.220.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Hægebostad?
In Hægebostad, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 75.1% (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hægebostad?
In Hægebostad, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 273.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 18 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hægebostad?
In Hægebostad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 872 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hægebostad?
The nearest to Hægebostad are Kvinesdal (17 km), Åseral (29 km), Flekkefjord (35 km), Lyngdal (37 km), Evje og Hornnes (38 km).