Marker: population and statistics
Marker has a population of 3,647 (2026) across 368.0 km², or 9.9 people per km². It ranks 213 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,647 residents
- 368.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 128 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Østfold, Marker ranks No. 11 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.0 years in Marker, compared with an average of 82.0 years in Østfold and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 929 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 51,541 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rakkestad (8,583 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Marker in numbers
All indicators for Marker
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 | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.5 per 1,000 inh. | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.1% | 21.3% | 23.7% | ranked 74 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.7% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 236 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,041 | 149,193 | 2,760,619 | ranked 212 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 17.6% | 16.4% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.6% | 26.2% | 21.8% | ranked 122 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.3% | 76.1% | 89.9% | ranked 218 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.9% | 19.4% | 4.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.9 per 1,000 inh. | 62.7 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 595 | 33,434 | 656,492 | ranked 202 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 483,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 258 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 749 per 1,000 inh. | 45,332 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 202 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 205.4 per 1,000 inh. | 143.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 91 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.1% | 62.6% | 67.5% | ranked 304 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 6,821 | – | 112,411 | ranked 100 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 664 per 1,000 inh. | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.1% | 30.5% | 19.7% | ranked 167 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.9% | 22.8% | 15.2% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.0 years | 82.0 | 82.8 | ranked 322 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Marker | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.3% | 30.4% | 27.5% | ranked 302 of 351 |
Population of Marker over time
Marker had 3,610 residents in 2016 and 3,647 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,601 |
| 2022 | 3,578 |
| 2023 | 3,639 |
| 2024 | 3,658 |
| 2025 | 3,655 |
| 2026 | 3,647 |
Where is Marker?
Business sectors: Marker
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.1% ×3.2
- Construction12.5% ×1.2
- Real estate9.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
- Transport and storage4.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Marker
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marker?
Marker has 3,647 residents (2026), ranking 213 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Marker?
Marker covers 368.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Marker growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marker went from 3,610 to 3,647, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Marker?
Marker is in Østfold. Latitude 59.511, longitude 11.628.
Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages: what is the figure for Marker?
In Marker, “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages” stands at 6,821 (2025), ranking 100 of 103 municipalities; the national median is 112,411.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Marker?
In Marker, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 82.0 years (2025), ranking 322 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marker?
In Marker, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 929 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marker?
The nearest to Marker are Rakkestad (19 km), Indre Østfold (27 km), Skiptvet (28 km), Aremark (32 km), Sarpsborg (34 km).