Vennesla: population and statistics
Vennesla has a population of 15,772 (2026) across 362.0 km², or 43.6 people per km². It ranks 79 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,772 residents
- 362.0 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 239 m
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Agder, Vennesla ranks No. 5 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 85.9 per 1,000 inh. in Vennesla, compared with an average of 118.3 per 1,000 inh. in Agder and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 17.4% in Vennesla, compared with an average of 19.6% in Agder and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 959 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Iveland, 15.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kristiansand (119,287 residents), 20 km away.
Vennesla in numbers
All indicators for Vennesla
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 | Vennesla | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 320 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.8% | 20.5% | 18.7% | ranked 41 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vennesla | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,902 | 159,432 | 2,760,619 | ranked 91 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.5% | 15.9% | 16.4% | ranked 283 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 35.7% | 31.1% | 21.8% | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 81.2% | 77.3% | 89.9% | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 13.7% | 16.1% | 4.4% | ranked 70 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 per 1,000 inh. | 123.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 316 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vennesla | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,355 | 38,330 | 656,492 | ranked 101 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.9 per 1,000 inh. | 118.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 341 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 484,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 252 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,884 per 1,000 inh. | 51,828 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.5 per 1,000 inh. | 160.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vennesla | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.6% | 65.2% | 67.5% | ranked 243 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 | Vennesla | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529 per 1,000 inh. | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 27.6% | 29.3% | 19.7% | ranked 83 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vennesla | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.2% | 17.9% | 15.2% | ranked 176 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vennesla | 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 | Vennesla | Agder | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.9% | 33.9% | 27.5% | ranked 284 of 351 |
Population of Vennesla over time
Vennesla had 14,308 residents in 2016 and 15,772 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,935 |
| 2022 | 15,123 |
| 2023 | 15,294 |
| 2024 | 15,452 |
| 2025 | 15,622 |
| 2026 | 15,772 |
Where is Vennesla?
Business sectors: Vennesla
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.9% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.9% ×1.2
- Real estate10.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Vennesla
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vennesla?
Vennesla has 15,772 residents (2026), ranking 79 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vennesla?
Vennesla covers 362.0 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Vennesla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vennesla went from 14,308 to 15,772, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Vennesla?
Vennesla is in Agder. Latitude 58.311, longitude 7.857.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vennesla?
In Vennesla, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 85.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 341 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Vennesla?
In Vennesla, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 17.4% (2026), ranking 320 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vennesla?
In Vennesla, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 959 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vennesla?
The nearest to Vennesla are Iveland (16 km), Kristiansand (20 km), Birkenes (27 km), Lillesand (28 km), Evje og Hornnes (31 km).