Frogn: population and statistics
Frogn has a population of 16,429 (2026) across 85.0 km², or 193 people per km². It ranks 78 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,429 residents
- 85.0 km²
- 193 people/km²
- 107 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Frogn ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 39.6% in Frogn, compared with an average of 38.2% in Akershus and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 990 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Akershus for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,905 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.4 times the national average.
Frogn in numbers
All indicators for Frogn
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 | Frogn | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.1% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 214 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frogn | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 7,690 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 80 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.1% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 264 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.2% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 87 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 76.1% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 19.1% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 175.7 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 163 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frogn | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,176 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 67 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.4 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 172 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 562,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 14 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,271 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 60 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 199.1 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 103 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 | Frogn | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.2% | 69.4% | 67.5% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frogn | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 292 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 39.6% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 15 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Frogn | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.5% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 116 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Frogn | 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 | Frogn | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 41.3% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 16 of 351 |
Population of Frogn over time
Frogn had 15,695 residents in 2016 and 16,429 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,953 |
| 2022 | 16,084 |
| 2023 | 16,106 |
| 2024 | 16,244 |
| 2025 | 16,337 |
| 2026 | 16,429 |
Where is Frogn?
Business sectors: Frogn
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×1.3
- Construction11.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.2% ×1.0
- Real estate9.2% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Frogn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frogn?
Frogn has 16,429 residents (2026), ranking 78 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Frogn?
Frogn covers 85.0 km², with a density of 193 people per km².
Is the population of Frogn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frogn went from 15,695 to 16,429, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Frogn?
Frogn is in Akershus. Latitude 59.699, longitude 10.655.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Frogn?
In Frogn, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 562,400 NOK (2024), ranking 14 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Frogn?
In Frogn, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 39.6% (2025), ranking 15 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frogn?
In Frogn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 990 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frogn?
The nearest to Frogn are Ås (8.4 km), Asker (8.7 km), Nesodden (12 km), Nordre Follo (13 km), Vestby (14 km).