Kvitsøy: population and statistics
Kvitsøy has a population of 579 (2026) across 6.0 km², or 96.5 people per km². It ranks 350 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 579 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 9 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Kvitsøy ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Kvitsøy, compared with an average of 18.9% in Rogaland and 26.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 919 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 840 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Randaberg (11,841 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kvitsøy in numbers
All indicators for Kvitsøy
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 | Kvitsøy | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.9% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 111 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kvitsøy | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 285 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 354 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.6% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 71 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.5% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 123 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.5% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 185 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.8 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kvitsøy | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 118 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 349 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 203.8 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 547,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 133 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 349 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 229.7 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 339 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kvitsøy | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.6% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kvitsøy | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 26.3% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 88 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kvitsøy | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.3% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 212 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kvitsøy | 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 | Kvitsøy | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.3% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 149 of 351 |
Population of Kvitsøy over time
Kvitsøy had 524 residents in 2016 and 579 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 507 |
| 2022 | 523 |
| 2023 | 535 |
| 2024 | 544 |
| 2025 | 570 |
| 2026 | 579 |
Where is Kvitsøy?
Business sectors: Kvitsøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.7% ×1.9
- Real estate12.8% ×1.2
- Construction9.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.8% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kvitsøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kvitsøy?
Kvitsøy has 579 residents (2026), ranking 350 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kvitsøy?
Kvitsøy covers 6.0 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Kvitsøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kvitsøy went from 524 to 579, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Kvitsøy?
Kvitsøy is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.062, longitude 5.412.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Kvitsøy?
In Kvitsøy, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Kvitsøy?
In Kvitsøy, “Establishments” stands at 118 (2026), ranking 349 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kvitsøy?
In Kvitsøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 919 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kvitsøy?
The nearest to Kvitsøy are Randaberg (13 km), Bokn (15 km), Stavanger (21 km), Karmøy (23 km), Sola (24 km).