Eigersund: population and statistics
Eigersund has a population of 15,546 (2026) across 387.0 km², or 40.2 people per km². It ranks 80 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,546 residents
- 387.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 39 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Eigersund ranks No. 9 by population.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 123.2 per 1,000 inh. in Eigersund, compared with an average of 142.7 per 1,000 inh. in Rogaland and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 527 per 1,000 inh. in Eigersund, compared with an average of 510 per 1,000 inh. in Rogaland and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 15.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 870 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,202 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sokndal, 19.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sandnes (85,785 residents), 43 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Eigersund in numbers
All indicators for Eigersund
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 | Eigersund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 79 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 284 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.2% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 60 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eigersund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 7,262 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 85 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.8% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.8% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.4% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 163 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.9% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.7 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 252 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eigersund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,533 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 90 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.6 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 525,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 81 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,916 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 96 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.2 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.2 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 293 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eigersund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.4% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 145 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eigersund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 297 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 24.2% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 115 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Eigersund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.8% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 136 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Eigersund | 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 | Eigersund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.5% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 175 of 351 |
Population of Eigersund over time
Eigersund had 14,942 residents in 2016 and 15,546 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,787 |
| 2022 | 14,860 |
| 2023 | 15,011 |
| 2024 | 15,221 |
| 2025 | 15,375 |
| 2026 | 15,546 |
Where is Eigersund?
Business sectors: Eigersund
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.0% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×1.1
- Real estate11.8% ×1.1
- Construction10.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Eigersund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eigersund?
Eigersund has 15,546 residents (2026), ranking 80 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Eigersund?
Eigersund covers 387.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Eigersund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eigersund went from 14,942 to 15,546, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Eigersund?
Eigersund is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.478, longitude 6.063.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eigersund?
In Eigersund, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 123.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 321 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eigersund?
In Eigersund, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 527 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 297 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eigersund?
In Eigersund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 870 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eigersund?
The nearest to Eigersund are Sokndal (19 km), Bjerkreim (20 km), Lund (24 km), Hå (24 km), Time (32 km).