Skiptvet: population and statistics
Skiptvet has a population of 3,940 (2026) across 93.0 km², or 42.4 people per km². It ranks 205 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,940 residents
- 93.0 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 151 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Østfold, Skiptvet ranks No. 10 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.6 per 1,000 inh. in Skiptvet, compared with an average of 11.6 per 1,000 inh. in Østfold and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 82.0 years in Skiptvet, compared with an average of 82.0 years in Østfold and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 960 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Østfold for “Elevation”.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,025 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Indre Østfold (47,943 residents), 11 km away.
Skiptvet in numbers
All indicators for Skiptvet
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 | Skiptvet | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −5.1 per 1,000 inh. | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 312 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 21.3% | 23.7% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.1% | 19.1% | 18.7% | ranked 145 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Skiptvet | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,838 | 149,193 | 2,760,619 | ranked 226 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.7% | 17.6% | 16.4% | ranked 122 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 30.2% | 26.2% | 21.8% | ranked 71 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.1% | 76.1% | 89.9% | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.5% | 19.4% | 4.4% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.5 per 1,000 inh. | 62.7 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 229 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skiptvet | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 530 | 33,434 | 656,492 | ranked 215 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.5 per 1,000 inh. | 105.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 487,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 666 per 1,000 inh. | 45,332 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 211 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 169.0 per 1,000 inh. | 143.3 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 167 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 342 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Skiptvet | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.5% | 62.6% | 67.5% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Skiptvet | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617 per 1,000 inh. | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 22.2% | 30.5% | 19.7% | ranked 136 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Skiptvet | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.2% | 22.8% | 15.2% | ranked 176 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Skiptvet | 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 | Skiptvet | Østfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.6% | 30.4% | 27.5% | ranked 326 of 351 |
Population of Skiptvet over time
Skiptvet had 3,742 residents in 2016 and 3,940 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,825 |
| 2022 | 3,846 |
| 2023 | 3,886 |
| 2024 | 3,919 |
| 2025 | 3,956 |
| 2026 | 3,940 |
Where is Skiptvet?
Business sectors: Skiptvet
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.8% ×2.7
- Construction20.0% ×1.9
- Real estate9.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.5
- Transport and storage3.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Skiptvet
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skiptvet?
Skiptvet has 3,940 residents (2026), ranking 205 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Skiptvet?
Skiptvet covers 93.0 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Skiptvet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Skiptvet went from 3,742 to 3,940, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Skiptvet?
Skiptvet is in Østfold. Latitude 59.481, longitude 11.144.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Skiptvet?
In Skiptvet, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 342 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Skiptvet?
In Skiptvet, “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 Skiptvet?
In Skiptvet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 960 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Skiptvet?
The nearest to Skiptvet are Indre Østfold (11 km), Våler (Østfold) (13 km), Rakkestad (20 km), Sarpsborg (21 km), Råde (22 km).