Østfold: municipalities in numbers
Østfold (county) has 12 municipalities and 316,448 residents across 3,729 km², or 85 people per km². Population: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 316,448 residents
- 12 municipalities
- 3,729 km²
- 85 people/km²
Map and records: Østfold
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Østfold
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants | Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredrikstad | 86,243 | +9.2% | 303.7 people/km² | 284.0 km² | 5.3 per 1,000 inh. | 21.3% |
| Sarpsborg | 60,614 | +10.9% | 163.8 people/km² | 370.0 km² | 8.1 per 1,000 inh. | 19.9% |
| Moss | 53,207 | +11.7% | 415.7 people/km² | 128.0 km² | 11.4 per 1,000 inh. | 21.7% |
| Indre Østfold | 47,943 | +10.3% | 63.6 people/km² | 754.0 km² | 10.9 per 1,000 inh. | 20.3% |
| Halden | 32,082 | +5.0% | 53.9 people/km² | 595.0 km² | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 22.8% |
| Rakkestad | 8,583 | +6.2% | 20.4 people/km² | 421.0 km² | 4.3 per 1,000 inh. | 22.6% |
| Råde | 7,892 | +7.3% | 75.2 people/km² | 105.0 km² | 6.6 per 1,000 inh. | 22.7% |
| Våler (Østfold) | 6,229 | +20.1% | 26.1 people/km² | 239.0 km² | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 15.7% |
| Hvaler | 4,714 | +4.5% | 52.4 people/km² | 90.0 km² | −8.1 per 1,000 inh. | 34.3% |
| Skiptvet | 3,940 | +5.3% | 42.4 people/km² | 93.0 km² | −5.1 per 1,000 inh. | 20.4% |
| Marker | 3,647 | +1.0% | 9.9 people/km² | 368.0 km² | 0.5 per 1,000 inh. | 27.1% |
| Aremark | 1,354 | −3.6% | 4.8 people/km² | 282.0 km² | 11.1 per 1,000 inh. | 26.8% |
Østfold compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Østfold | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 19.2% |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 | 19.1% | 19.6% |
| Share of population with immigrant background | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) | 149,193 | 2,760,619 |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 | 17.6% | 15.9% |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 | 26.2% | 27.0% |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses | 76.1% | 67.9% |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats | 19.4% | 26.7% |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants | 62.7 per 1,000 inh. | 80.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Establishments | 33,434 | 656,492 |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 105.6 per 1,000 inh. | 116.7 per 1,000 inh. |
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 | 62.6% | 68.2% |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 505 per 1,000 inh. |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport | 30.5% | 32.8% |
| Share with university or university college education | 30.4% | 38.3% |
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) | 82.0 years | 83.1 years |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register | 45,332 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants | 143.3 per 1,000 inh. | 162.7 per 1,000 inh. |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Østfold?
Østfold has 12 municipalities. The most populous is Fredrikstad, with 86,243 residents.
What is the population of Østfold?
Østfold has 316,448 residents (2026), or 85 people per km².
Which municipality in Østfold is growing fastest?
Våler (Østfold) has the fastest growth in Østfold over 10 years: +20.1%.
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