Råde: population and statistics
Råde has a population of 7,892 (2026) across 105.0 km², or 75.2 people per km². It ranks 134 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,892 residents
- 105.0 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 28 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Østfold, Råde ranks No. 7 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.0 years in Råde, compared with an average of 82.0 years in Østfold and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 29.3% in Råde, compared with an average of 30.5% in Østfold and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 1,017 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Østfold for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Våler (Østfold), 14.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Moss (53,207 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,068 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Råde in numbers
All indicators for Råde
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 | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 1,000 inh. | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 21.3% | 23.7% | ranked 211 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.0% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 150 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,444 | 149,193 | 2,760,619 | ranked 156 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 16.4% | ranked 270 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 30.1% | 26.2% | 21.8% | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.7% | 76.1% | 89.9% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.1% | 19.4% | 4.4% | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.4 per 1,000 inh. | 62.7 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,024 | 33,434 | 656,492 | ranked 130 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 176 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 509,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,326 per 1,000 inh. | 45,332 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 168.0 per 1,000 inh. | 143.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.8% | 62.6% | 67.5% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 49,363 | – | 112,411 | ranked 75 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 606 per 1,000 inh. | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 29.3% | 30.5% | 19.7% | ranked 65 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.0% | 22.8% | 15.2% | ranked 103 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Råde | 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 | Råde | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.9% | 30.4% | 27.5% | ranked 116 of 351 |
Population of Råde over time
Råde had 7,357 residents in 2016 and 7,892 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,568 |
| 2022 | 7,633 |
| 2023 | 8,317 |
| 2024 | 7,883 |
| 2025 | 7,850 |
| 2026 | 7,892 |
Where is Råde?
Business sectors: Råde
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.8% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.4% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.5% ×1.0
- Real estate10.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Råde
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Råde?
Råde has 7,892 residents (2026), ranking 134 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Råde?
Råde covers 105.0 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Råde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Råde went from 7,357 to 7,892, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Råde?
Råde is in Østfold. Latitude 59.349, longitude 10.855.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Råde?
In Råde, “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.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Råde?
In Råde, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 29.3% (2025), ranking 65 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Råde?
In Råde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 1,017 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Råde?
The nearest to Råde are Våler (Østfold) (14 km), Moss (15 km), Fredrikstad (16 km), Sarpsborg (21 km), Skiptvet (22 km).