Kvinesdal: population and statistics
Kvinesdal has a population of 6,242 (2026) across 887.0 km², or 7.0 people per km². It ranks 156 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,242 residents
- 887.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 117 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Kvinesdal ranks No. 13 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 23.3% in Kvinesdal, compared with an average of 33.9% in Agder and 38.3% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.9 per 1,000 inh. in Kvinesdal, compared with an average of 3.8 per 1,000 inh. in Agder and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 854 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 124,230 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hægebostad, 17.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Flekkefjord (9,373 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,416 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kvinesdal in numbers
All indicators for Kvinesdal
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 | Kvinesdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 264 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.8% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 71 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kvinesdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,268 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 160 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 137 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.9% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 139 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.5% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 160 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.4% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 218.0 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 128 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kvinesdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 828 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 157 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.6 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 484,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 256 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,011 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 165 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 162.0 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kvinesdal | 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 | Kvinesdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 596 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 158 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.0% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 250 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kvinesdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.5% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 168 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kvinesdal | 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 | Kvinesdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.3% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 302 of 351 |
Population of Kvinesdal over time
Kvinesdal had 5,981 residents in 2016 and 6,242 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,922 |
| 2022 | 5,883 |
| 2023 | 6,024 |
| 2024 | 6,192 |
| 2025 | 6,163 |
| 2026 | 6,242 |
Where is Kvinesdal?
Business sectors: Kvinesdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.9% ×1.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.6% ×1.9
- Real estate9.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kvinesdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kvinesdal?
Kvinesdal has 6,242 residents (2026), ranking 156 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kvinesdal?
Kvinesdal covers 887.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Kvinesdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kvinesdal went from 5,981 to 6,242, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Kvinesdal?
Kvinesdal is in Agder. Latitude 58.338, longitude 7.023.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Kvinesdal?
In Kvinesdal, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 23.3% (2025), ranking 302 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kvinesdal?
In Kvinesdal, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.9 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 54 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kvinesdal?
In Kvinesdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 854 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kvinesdal?
The nearest to Kvinesdal are Hægebostad (17 km), Flekkefjord (21 km), Lyngdal (23 km), Lindesnes (30 km), Farsund (33 km).