Lindesnes: population and statistics
Lindesnes has a population of 23,702 (2026) across 883.0 km², or 26.8 people per km². It ranks 55 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,702 residents
- 883.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 216 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Lindesnes ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,003 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 123,669 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lyngdal, 12.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kristiansand (119,287 residents), 42 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lindesnes in numbers
All indicators for Lindesnes
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 | Lindesnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 240 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.3% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 94 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lindesnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 11,590 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 54 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.1% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 89 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.0% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 207 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.5% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.7 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lindesnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,151 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 38 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.9 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 492,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 215 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 4,200 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 177.2 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lindesnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.9% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 257 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 | Lindesnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 264 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 26.2% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 91 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lindesnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.5% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 204 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lindesnes | 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 | Lindesnes | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.1% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 105 of 351 |
Population of Lindesnes over time
Lindesnes had 22,762 residents in 2016 and 23,702 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,055 |
| 2022 | 23,147 |
| 2023 | 23,479 |
| 2024 | 23,690 |
| 2025 | 23,768 |
| 2026 | 23,702 |
Where is Lindesnes?
Business sectors: Lindesnes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.4% ×1.6
- Construction13.8% ×1.3
- Real estate11.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lindesnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lindesnes?
Lindesnes has 23,702 residents (2026), ranking 55 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lindesnes?
Lindesnes covers 883.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Lindesnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lindesnes went from 22,762 to 23,702, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Lindesnes?
Lindesnes is in Agder. Latitude 58.104, longitude 7.289.
Establishments: what is the figure for Lindesnes?
In Lindesnes, “Establishments” stands at 3,151 (2026), ranking 38 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Lindesnes?
In Lindesnes, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 11,590 (2026), ranking 54 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lindesnes?
In Lindesnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,003 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lindesnes?
The nearest to Lindesnes are Lyngdal (13 km), Kvinesdal (30 km), Farsund (32 km), Hægebostad (39 km), Vennesla (40 km).