Vestby: population and statistics
Vestby has a population of 20,167 (2026) across 134.0 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 68 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,167 residents
- 134.0 km²
- 150 people/km²
- 61 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Akershus, Vestby ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 45.1% in Vestby, compared with an average of 35.8% in Akershus and 27.0% nationally.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 38.1% in Vestby, compared with an average of 38.2% in Akershus and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 988 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,768 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ås, 9.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Moss (53,207 residents), 16 km away.
Vestby in numbers
All indicators for Vestby
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 | Vestby | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 per 1,000 inh. | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 17.5% | 23.7% | ranked 309 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 18.7% | ranked 36 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vestby | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,630 | 318,905 | 2,760,619 | ranked 72 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.3% | 8.1% | 16.4% | ranked 296 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 45.1% | 35.8% | 21.8% | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 79.5% | 68.0% | 89.9% | ranked 283 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 17.0% | 28.0% | 4.4% | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.6 per 1,000 inh. | 26.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vestby | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,437 | 79,177 | 656,492 | ranked 55 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 548,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,493 per 1,000 inh. | 117,276 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.2 per 1,000 inh. | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 158 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.7 per 1,000 inh. | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vestby | 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 | Vestby | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 526 per 1,000 inh. | 500 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 300 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 38.1% | 38.2% | 19.7% | ranked 22 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vestby | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 23.9% | 27.9% | 15.2% | ranked 39 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vestby | 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 | Vestby | Akershus | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 37.7% | 41.8% | 27.5% | ranked 32 of 351 |
Population of Vestby over time
Vestby had 16,732 residents in 2016 and 20,167 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,290 |
| 2022 | 18,699 |
| 2023 | 19,089 |
| 2024 | 19,493 |
| 2025 | 19,855 |
| 2026 | 20,167 |
Where is Vestby?
Business sectors: Vestby
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.5
- Construction12.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×1.1
- Real estate9.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Vestby
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vestby?
Vestby has 20,167 residents (2026), ranking 68 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vestby?
Vestby covers 134.0 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Vestby growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vestby went from 16,732 to 20,167, a change of +20.5%.
Where is Vestby?
Vestby is in Akershus. Latitude 59.575, longitude 10.732.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Vestby?
In Vestby, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 45.1% (2026), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Vestby?
In Vestby, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 38.1% (2025), ranking 22 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vestby?
In Vestby, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 988 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vestby?
The nearest to Vestby are Ås (9.9 km), Frogn (14 km), Våler (Østfold) (15 km), Moss (16 km), Asker (19 km).