Lund: population and statistics
Lund has a population of 3,229 (2026) across 354.0 km², or 9.1 people per km². It ranks 224 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,229 residents
- 354.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 550 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Lund ranks No. 18 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −9.0 per 1,000 inh. in Lund, compared with an average of 4.7 per 1,000 inh. in Rogaland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.4% in Lund, compared with an average of 1.1% in Rogaland and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 880 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sokndal, 19.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eigersund (15,546 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lund in numbers
All indicators for Lund
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 | Lund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.0 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 333 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.2% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 28 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,637 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 236 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.9% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 139 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.0% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 94 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.3% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.1 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 172 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 394 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 255 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.0 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 498,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 489 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 259 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.4 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.6% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 243 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 323 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 560 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 246 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.9% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 209 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.5% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 235 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lund | 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 | Lund | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.8% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 312 of 351 |
Population of Lund over time
Lund had 3,243 residents in 2016 and 3,229 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,174 |
| 2022 | 3,178 |
| 2023 | 3,206 |
| 2024 | 3,226 |
| 2025 | 3,259 |
| 2026 | 3,229 |
Where is Lund?
Business sectors: Lund
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.7% ×3.1
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Real estate8.0% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade7.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.7
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lund?
Lund has 3,229 residents (2026), ranking 224 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lund?
Lund covers 354.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Lund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lund went from 3,243 to 3,229, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Lund?
Lund is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.520, longitude 6.461.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lund?
In Lund, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −9.0 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 333 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Lund?
In Lund, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.4% (2025), ranking 323 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lund?
In Lund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 880 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lund?
The nearest to Lund are Sokndal (19 km), Eigersund (24 km), Bjerkreim (24 km), Flekkefjord (25 km), Kvinesdal (38 km).