Flå: population and statistics
Flå has a population of 1,122 (2026) across 671.0 km², or 1.7 people per km². It ranks 326 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,122 residents
- 671.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 140 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Flå ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 32.5% in Flå, compared with an average of 16.4% in Buskerud and 15.9% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 229.9 per 1,000 inh. in Flå, compared with an average of 122.1 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 757 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 93,978 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krødsherad (2,276 residents), 26 km away.
Flå in numbers
All indicators for Flå
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 | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 158 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.6% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 742 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 327 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.5% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.9% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 207 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.0% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.7% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 131 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,391 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 258 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 308 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 229.9 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 500,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 291 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 311 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 259.4 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 26 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.3% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 553 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 260 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.5% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 157 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 22.7% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 42 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.7 years | 82.7 | 82.8 | ranked 203 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Flå | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.8% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 227 of 351 |
Population of Flå over time
Flå had 1,074 residents in 2016 and 1,122 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,049 |
| 2022 | 1,057 |
| 2023 | 1,097 |
| 2024 | 1,115 |
| 2025 | 1,117 |
| 2026 | 1,122 |
Where is Flå?
Business sectors: Flå
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.0% ×2.3
- Construction16.5% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×1.1
- Real estate7.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical3.9% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Flå
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flå?
Flå has 1,122 residents (2026), ranking 326 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Flå?
Flå covers 671.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Flå growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flå went from 1,074 to 1,122, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Flå?
Flå is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.409, longitude 9.484.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Flå?
In Flå, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 32.5% (2026), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flå?
In Flå, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 229.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 14 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flå?
In Flå, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 757 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flå?
The nearest to Flå are Krødsherad (26 km), Nesbyen (27 km), Sør-Aurdal (33 km), Nore og Uvdal (39 km), Sigdal (40 km).