Flesberg: population and statistics
Flesberg has a population of 2,790 (2026) across 538.0 km², or 5.2 people per km². It ranks 242 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,790 residents
- 538.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 182 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Flesberg ranks No. 13 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,335 per 1,000 inh. in Flesberg, compared with an average of 179.8 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 665 per 1,000 inh. in Flesberg, compared with an average of 547 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 926 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 75,350 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rollag, 18.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Øvre Eiker (20,965 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Flesberg in numbers
All indicators for Flesberg
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 | Flesberg | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.9% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 159 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flesberg | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,451 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 253 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.8% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 150 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 24.4% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 133 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.5% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.3% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,335 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flesberg | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 455 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 231 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.1 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 513,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 654 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 218 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 234.4 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 50 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flesberg | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.8% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flesberg | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 665 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.7% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 252 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Flesberg | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.1% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 180 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Flesberg | 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 | Flesberg | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.1% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 278 of 351 |
Population of Flesberg over time
Flesberg had 2,699 residents in 2016 and 2,790 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,713 |
| 2022 | 2,720 |
| 2023 | 2,737 |
| 2024 | 2,781 |
| 2025 | 2,797 |
| 2026 | 2,790 |
Where is Flesberg?
Business sectors: Flesberg
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.7% ×3.4
- Construction18.8% ×1.7
- Real estate8.0% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade7.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical4.2% ×0.4
- Manufacturing3.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services3.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Flesberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flesberg?
Flesberg has 2,790 residents (2026), ranking 242 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Flesberg?
Flesberg covers 538.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Flesberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flesberg went from 2,699 to 2,790, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Flesberg?
Flesberg is in Buskerud. Latitude 59.848, longitude 9.482.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flesberg?
In Flesberg, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,335 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 15 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flesberg?
In Flesberg, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 665 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 31 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flesberg?
In Flesberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 926 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flesberg?
The nearest to Flesberg are Rollag (18 km), Øvre Eiker (22 km), Kongsberg (22 km), Sigdal (24 km), Modum (30 km).