Sirdal: population and statistics
Sirdal has a population of 1,911 (2026) across 1,373.0 km², or 1.4 people per km². It ranks 288 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,911 residents
- 1,373.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 723 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Sirdal ranks No. 18 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 75.4% in Sirdal, compared with an average of 65.2% in Agder and 68.2% nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,315 per 1,000 inh. in Sirdal, compared with an average of 123.1 per 1,000 inh. in Agder and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 799 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Agder for “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”.
- Number 1 in Agder for “Median income before tax (gross income)”.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 192,297 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.2 times lower than the national average.
Sirdal in numbers
All indicators for Sirdal
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 | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.2% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 60 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,206 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 283 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.6% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.0% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 171 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 82.9% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 260 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.1% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,315 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 440 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 239 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 230.2 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 542,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 505 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 264.3 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.7 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 75.4% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 1 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 346 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 53,022 | – | 112,411 | ranked 72 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 641 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.5% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 180 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.7% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sirdal | 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 | Sirdal | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.0% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 112 of 351 |
Population of Sirdal over time
Sirdal had 1,832 residents in 2016 and 1,911 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,772 |
| 2022 | 1,810 |
| 2023 | 1,837 |
| 2024 | 1,873 |
| 2025 | 1,902 |
| 2026 | 1,911 |
Where is Sirdal?
Business sectors: Sirdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.5% ×2.1
- Construction19.6% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.9
- Real estate8.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.5% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade4.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Sirdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sirdal?
Sirdal has 1,911 residents (2026), ranking 288 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sirdal?
Sirdal covers 1,373.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Sirdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sirdal went from 1,832 to 1,911, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Sirdal?
Sirdal is in Agder. Latitude 58.862, longitude 6.813.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Sirdal?
In Sirdal, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 75.4% (2025), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sirdal?
In Sirdal, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,315 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sirdal?
In Sirdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 799 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sirdal?
The nearest to Sirdal are Åseral (38 km), Lund (43 km), Hjelmeland (44 km), Bjerkreim (45 km), Gjesdal (47 km).