Lyngdal: population and statistics
Lyngdal has a population of 10,922 (2026) across 606.0 km², or 18.0 people per km². It ranks 108 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,922 residents
- 606.0 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 170 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Lyngdal ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 23.0% in Lyngdal, compared with an average of 20.5% in Agder and 19.6% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 33.4% in Lyngdal, compared with an average of 31.1% in Agder and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 973 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84,874 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lindesnes (23,702 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lyngdal in numbers
All indicators for Lyngdal
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 | Lyngdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 291 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.0% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 20 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lyngdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 5,448 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 108 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.7% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 33.4% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 84.9% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 251 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.8% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 161 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 193.5 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lyngdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,440 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 96 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.8 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,889 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 97 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.0 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lyngdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.7% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lyngdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 581 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 195 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.9% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 151 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lyngdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.7% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 112 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lyngdal | 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 | Lyngdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.6% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 233 of 351 |
Population of Lyngdal over time
Lyngdal had 10,247 residents in 2016 and 10,922 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,464 |
| 2022 | 10,480 |
| 2023 | 10,751 |
| 2024 | 10,835 |
| 2025 | 10,869 |
| 2026 | 10,922 |
Where is Lyngdal?
Business sectors: Lyngdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.2% ×1.8
- Construction16.3% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×1.2
- Real estate10.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.1% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Lyngdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lyngdal?
Lyngdal has 10,922 residents (2026), ranking 108 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lyngdal?
Lyngdal covers 606.0 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Lyngdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lyngdal went from 10,247 to 10,922, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Lyngdal?
Lyngdal is in Agder. Latitude 58.133, longitude 7.083.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Lyngdal?
In Lyngdal, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 23.0% (2026), ranking 20 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Lyngdal?
In Lyngdal, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 33.4% (2026), ranking 48 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lyngdal?
In Lyngdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 973 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lyngdal?
The nearest to Lyngdal are Lindesnes (13 km), Farsund (20 km), Kvinesdal (23 km), Flekkefjord (33 km), Hægebostad (37 km).