Iveland: population and statistics
Iveland has a population of 1,386 (2026) across 246.0 km², or 5.6 people per km². It ranks 309 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,386 residents
- 246.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 323 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Iveland ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 24.3% in Iveland, compared with an average of 20.5% in Agder and 19.6% nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 19.3% in Iveland, compared with an average of 33.9% in Agder and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 965 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Agder for “Share of inhabitants under 18”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,454 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vennesla (15,772 residents), 16 km away.
Iveland in numbers
All indicators for Iveland
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 | Iveland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 320 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 24.3% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 3 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iveland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 654 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 339 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.4% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 98 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 34.8% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.0% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.5% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 191.9 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iveland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 175 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 336 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.3 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 185 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 469,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 296 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 255 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 323 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 184.0 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iveland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.8% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 286 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 334 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Iveland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 595 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 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 | Iveland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.4% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 210 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Iveland | 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 | Iveland | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 19.3% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 349 of 351 |
Population of Iveland over time
Iveland had 1,317 residents in 2016 and 1,386 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,335 |
| 2022 | 1,323 |
| 2023 | 1,344 |
| 2024 | 1,380 |
| 2025 | 1,399 |
| 2026 | 1,386 |
Where is Iveland?
Business sectors: Iveland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.4% ×3.1
- Construction23.4% ×2.2
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.4% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade6.3% ×0.6
- Real estate4.0% ×0.4
- Other service activities2.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication2.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Iveland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iveland?
Iveland has 1,386 residents (2026), ranking 309 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Iveland?
Iveland covers 246.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Iveland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Iveland went from 1,317 to 1,386, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Iveland?
Iveland is in Agder. Latitude 58.441, longitude 7.956.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Iveland?
In Iveland, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 24.3% (2026), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Iveland?
In Iveland, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 19.3% (2025), ranking 349 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Iveland?
In Iveland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 965 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Iveland?
The nearest to Iveland are Vennesla (16 km), Birkenes (16 km), Evje og Hornnes (19 km), Lillesand (30 km), Kristiansand (33 km).