Ås: population and statistics
Ås has a population of 22,725 (2026) across 101.0 km², or 225 people per km². It ranks 57 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 22,725 residents
- 101.0 km²
- 225 people/km²
- 95 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Ås ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 46.4% in Ås, compared with an average of 35.8% in Akershus and 27.0% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 2.0% in Ås, compared with an average of 1.4% in Akershus and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 14.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 981 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,146 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Frogn, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nordre Follo (65,381 residents), 11 km away.
Ås in numbers
All indicators for Ås
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 | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.6% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.6% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 81 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 11,206 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 57 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 3.8% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 333 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 46.4% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 59.3% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 20.6% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.9 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,445 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 54 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 539,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,516 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.7 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.8% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 132 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 5 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 337 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 37.0% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 27 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 28.2% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 15 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.8 years | 83.8 | 82.8 | ranked 1 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Ås | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 48.4% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 5 of 351 |
Population of Ås over time
Ås had 18,992 residents in 2016 and 22,725 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,439 |
| 2022 | 20,780 |
| 2023 | 21,350 |
| 2024 | 22,005 |
| 2025 | 22,344 |
| 2026 | 22,725 |
Where is Ås?
Business sectors: Ås
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×1.2
- Construction13.6% ×1.3
- Real estate8.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Ås
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ås?
Ås has 22,725 residents (2026), ranking 57 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Ås?
Ås covers 101.0 km², with a density of 225 people per km².
Is the population of Ås growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ås went from 18,992 to 22,725, a change of +19.7%.
Where is Ås?
Ås is in Akershus. Latitude 59.660, longitude 10.784.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Ås?
In Ås, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 46.4% (2026), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Ås?
In Ås, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 2.0% (2025), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ås?
In Ås, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 981 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ås?
The nearest to Ås are Frogn (8.4 km), Vestby (9.9 km), Nordre Follo (11 km), Asker (17 km), Nesodden (18 km).