Lillesand: population and statistics
Lillesand has a population of 11,822 (2026) across 180.0 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 99 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,822 residents
- 180.0 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 77 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Lillesand ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 35.7% in Lillesand, compared with an average of 29.3% in Agder and 32.8% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 1.5% in Lillesand, compared with an average of 1.1% in Agder and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 14.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,019 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Agder for “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grimstad (25,569 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lillesand in numbers
All indicators for Lillesand
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 | Lillesand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 97 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.8% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 71 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lillesand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 5,429 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 109 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.4% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 34.2% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 44 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.9% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 241 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.5% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 85 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.8 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lillesand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,466 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 94 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.0 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 192 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 520,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,960 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 90 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.8 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lillesand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.4% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 210 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lillesand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 297 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 35.7% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 31 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lillesand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.4% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 172 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lillesand | 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 | Lillesand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 36.4% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 39 of 351 |
Population of Lillesand over time
Lillesand had 10,577 residents in 2016 and 11,822 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,180 |
| 2022 | 11,279 |
| 2023 | 11,419 |
| 2024 | 11,523 |
| 2025 | 11,734 |
| 2026 | 11,822 |
Where is Lillesand?
Business sectors: Lillesand
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction14.1% ×1.3
- Real estate11.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.8% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lillesand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lillesand?
Lillesand has 11,822 residents (2026), ranking 99 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lillesand?
Lillesand covers 180.0 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Lillesand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lillesand went from 10,577 to 11,822, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Lillesand?
Lillesand is in Agder. Latitude 58.247, longitude 8.317.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Lillesand?
In Lillesand, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 35.7% (2025), ranking 31 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Lillesand?
In Lillesand, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 1.5% (2025), ranking 25 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lillesand?
In Lillesand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,019 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lillesand?
The nearest to Lillesand are Grimstad (18 km), Kristiansand (22 km), Birkenes (23 km), Vennesla (28 km), Iveland (30 km).