Valle: population and statistics
Valle has a population of 1,209 (2026) across 1,130.0 km², or 1.1 people per km². It ranks 321 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,209 residents
- 1,130.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1,074 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Valle ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Valle, compared with an average of 16.1% in Agder and 26.7% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.3% in Valle, compared with an average of 1.1% in Agder and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 891 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Agder for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 158,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fyresdal, 31.2 km away.
Valle in numbers
All indicators for Valle
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 | Valle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 91 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.4% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 250 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 897 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 306 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.8% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.7% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.1% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,346 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 292 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 292 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 241.5 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 537,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 372 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 307.7 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.4 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.5% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 334 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Valle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 642 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.0% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 269 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Valle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.7% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 294 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Valle | 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 | Valle | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.0% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 137 of 351 |
Population of Valle over time
Valle had 1,242 residents in 2016 and 1,209 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,169 |
| 2022 | 1,169 |
| 2023 | 1,180 |
| 2024 | 1,205 |
| 2025 | 1,205 |
| 2026 | 1,209 |
Where is Valle?
Business sectors: Valle
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.6% ×2.3
- Construction17.1% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.2% ×2.7
- Real estate7.2% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade6.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Valle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valle?
Valle has 1,209 residents (2026), ranking 321 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Valle?
Valle covers 1,130.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Valle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valle went from 1,242 to 1,209, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Valle?
Valle is in Agder. Latitude 59.164, longitude 7.473.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Valle?
In Valle, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Valle?
In Valle, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.3% (2025), ranking 334 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valle?
In Valle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 891 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valle?
The nearest to Valle are Fyresdal (31 km), Bykle (33 km), Tokke (40 km), Bygland (42 km), Sirdal (51 km).