Bjerkreim: population and statistics
Bjerkreim has a population of 2,894 (2026) across 576.0 km², or 5.0 people per km². It ranks 236 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,894 residents
- 576.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 328 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Bjerkreim ranks No. 19 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 75.3% in Bjerkreim, compared with an average of 70.0% in Rogaland and 68.2% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −9.7 per 1,000 inh. in Bjerkreim, compared with an average of 4.7 per 1,000 inh. in Rogaland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 41.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 835 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”.
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 80,672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
Bjerkreim in numbers
All indicators for Bjerkreim
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 | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 308 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.7% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 24 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,312 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 269 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.0% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 34.0% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 45 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.8% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 77 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.6% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 165 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 305.5 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 100 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 523 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 217 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 180.7 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 73 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 549,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 615 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 212.5 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 75.3% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 6,866 | – | 112,411 | ranked 99 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 610 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.3% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 145 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.0% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 187 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.2 years | 83.2 | 82.8 | ranked 92 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Bjerkreim | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.9% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 284 of 351 |
Population of Bjerkreim over time
Bjerkreim had 2,825 residents in 2016 and 2,894 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,791 |
| 2022 | 2,789 |
| 2023 | 2,848 |
| 2024 | 2,892 |
| 2025 | 2,905 |
| 2026 | 2,894 |
Where is Bjerkreim?
Business sectors: Bjerkreim
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.7% ×4.1
- Construction11.3% ×1.0
- Real estate10.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade5.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services2.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Bjerkreim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bjerkreim?
Bjerkreim has 2,894 residents (2026), ranking 236 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Bjerkreim?
Bjerkreim covers 576.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Bjerkreim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bjerkreim went from 2,825 to 2,894, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Bjerkreim?
Bjerkreim is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.657, longitude 6.147.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Bjerkreim?
In Bjerkreim, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 75.3% (2025), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bjerkreim?
In Bjerkreim, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −9.7 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 336 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bjerkreim?
In Bjerkreim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 835 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bjerkreim?
The nearest to Bjerkreim are Gjesdal (16 km), Eigersund (20 km), Time (23 km), Lund (24 km), Hå (25 km).