Tvedestrand: population and statistics
Tvedestrand has a population of 6,430 (2026) across 212.0 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 153 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,430 residents
- 212.0 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 137 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Tvedestrand ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 28.0% in Tvedestrand, compared with an average of 15.9% in Agder and 15.9% nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 62.0% in Tvedestrand, compared with an average of 65.2% in Agder and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 993 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,692 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vegårshei, 16.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arendal (46,603 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,972 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tvedestrand in numbers
All indicators for Tvedestrand
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 | Tvedestrand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.0% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tvedestrand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,704 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 145 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.0% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.8% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.7% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.7% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 213.4 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tvedestrand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 878 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 147 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.5 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 467,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 300 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,153 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.3 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tvedestrand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.0% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 323 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tvedestrand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 577 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 208 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.8% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 153 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Tvedestrand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.4% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 210 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Tvedestrand | 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 | Tvedestrand | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.6% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 144 of 351 |
Population of Tvedestrand over time
Tvedestrand had 6,014 residents in 2016 and 6,430 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,067 |
| 2022 | 6,115 |
| 2023 | 6,184 |
| 2024 | 6,323 |
| 2025 | 6,464 |
| 2026 | 6,430 |
Where is Tvedestrand?
Business sectors: Tvedestrand
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.3% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.9
- Real estate10.6% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.2% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Tvedestrand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tvedestrand?
Tvedestrand has 6,430 residents (2026), ranking 153 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Tvedestrand?
Tvedestrand covers 212.0 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Tvedestrand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tvedestrand went from 6,014 to 6,430, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Tvedestrand?
Tvedestrand is in Agder. Latitude 58.637, longitude 8.943.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Tvedestrand?
In Tvedestrand, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 28.0% (2026), ranking 19 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Tvedestrand?
In Tvedestrand, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 62.0% (2025), ranking 323 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tvedestrand?
In Tvedestrand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 993 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tvedestrand?
The nearest to Tvedestrand are Vegårshei (17 km), Risør (19 km), Arendal (21 km), Froland (22 km), Gjerstad (28 km).