Klepp: population and statistics
Klepp has a population of 21,444 (2026) across 102.0 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 62 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,444 residents
- 102.0 km²
- 210 people/km²
- 11 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Klepp ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 14.2% in Klepp, compared with an average of 16.9% in Rogaland and 19.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 44.7% in Klepp, compared with an average of 33.5% in Rogaland and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 946 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,286 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Time, 11.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sandnes (85,785 residents), 15 km away.
Klepp in numbers
All indicators for Klepp
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 | Klepp | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.2% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 347 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.3% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 13 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klepp | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,678 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 71 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.2% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 331 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 44.7% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 80.1% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 280 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 17.2% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 46 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.3 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 338 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klepp | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,403 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 57 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 554,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,157 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 147.2 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 238 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klepp | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.4% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klepp | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 191 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 27.7% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 81 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Klepp | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.9% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 82 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Klepp | 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 | Klepp | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.1% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 156 of 351 |
Population of Klepp over time
Klepp had 18,970 residents in 2016 and 21,444 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,848 |
| 2022 | 20,163 |
| 2023 | 20,615 |
| 2024 | 20,900 |
| 2025 | 21,186 |
| 2026 | 21,444 |
Where is Klepp?
Business sectors: Klepp
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.3% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.1% ×1.2
- Real estate11.9% ×1.1
- Construction10.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.9% ×2.0
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Klepp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klepp?
Klepp has 21,444 residents (2026), ranking 62 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Klepp?
Klepp covers 102.0 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Klepp growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klepp went from 18,970 to 21,444, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Klepp?
Klepp is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.777, longitude 5.597.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Klepp?
In Klepp, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 14.2% (2026), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Klepp?
In Klepp, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 44.7% (2026), ranking 8 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klepp?
In Klepp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 946 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klepp?
The nearest to Klepp are Time (11 km), Sola (12 km), Sandnes (15 km), Hå (20 km), Stavanger (23 km).