Sigdal: population and statistics
Sigdal has a population of 3,514 (2026) across 811.0 km², or 4.3 people per km². It ranks 217 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,514 residents
- 811.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 103 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Buskerud, Sigdal ranks No. 11 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,488 per 1,000 inh. in Sigdal, compared with an average of 179.8 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 276.6 per 1,000 inh. in Sigdal, compared with an average of 165.3 per 1,000 inh. in Buskerud and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 857 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buskerud for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 113,585 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Krødsherad, 16.2 km away.
Sigdal in numbers
All indicators for Sigdal
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 | Sigdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 211 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.9% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 301 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sigdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,057 | 132,645 | 2,760,619 | ranked 211 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.9% | 16.4% | 16.4% | ranked 21 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.1% | 25.9% | 21.8% | ranked 234 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.2% | 74.5% | 89.9% | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.6% | 20.5% | 4.4% | ranked 306 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,488 per 1,000 inh. | 179.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 12 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sigdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 759 | 33,324 | 656,492 | ranked 173 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 216.0 per 1,000 inh. | 122.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 493,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 210 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 972 per 1,000 inh. | 45,107 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 276.6 per 1,000 inh. | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 246 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sigdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.9% | 66.8% | 67.5% | ranked 61 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sigdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 673 per 1,000 inh. | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.6% | 27.6% | 19.7% | ranked 294 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sigdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.4% | 25.8% | 15.2% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sigdal | 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 | Sigdal | Buskerud | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.4% | 33.7% | 27.5% | ranked 332 of 351 |
Population of Sigdal over time
Sigdal had 3,512 residents in 2016 and 3,514 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,465 |
| 2022 | 3,492 |
| 2023 | 3,479 |
| 2024 | 3,526 |
| 2025 | 3,530 |
| 2026 | 3,514 |
Where is Sigdal?
Business sectors: Sigdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.0% ×3.0
- Construction22.7% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.2% ×0.6
- Real estate6.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.9
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Sigdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sigdal?
Sigdal has 3,514 residents (2026), ranking 217 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sigdal?
Sigdal covers 811.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Sigdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sigdal went from 3,512 to 3,514, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Sigdal?
Sigdal is in Buskerud. Latitude 60.053, longitude 9.601.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sigdal?
In Sigdal, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,488 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 12 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sigdal?
In Sigdal, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 276.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 16 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sigdal?
In Sigdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 857 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sigdal?
The nearest to Sigdal are Krødsherad (16 km), Rollag (19 km), Modum (24 km), Flesberg (24 km), Øvre Eiker (34 km).