Randaberg: population and statistics
Randaberg has a population of 11,841 (2026) across 24.0 km², or 493 people per km². It ranks 98 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,841 residents
- 24.0 km²
- 493 people/km²
- 29 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Randaberg ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 2.7% in Randaberg, compared with an average of 11.1% in Rogaland and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 11.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 908 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,361 football pitches.
- Its population density is 26.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stavanger (151,669 residents), 7.5 km away.
Randaberg in numbers
All indicators for Randaberg
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 | Randaberg | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 320 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.9% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 22 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Randaberg | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,698 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 121 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.7% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 36.5% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.1% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 294 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 20.1% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 29 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.6 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 334 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Randaberg | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,129 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 122 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.3 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 318 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 565,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 12 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,591 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.4 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Randaberg | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.0% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Randaberg | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 307 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 39.9% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 14 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Randaberg | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.5% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 116 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Randaberg | 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 | Randaberg | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 36.1% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 40 of 351 |
Population of Randaberg over time
Randaberg had 10,737 residents in 2016 and 11,841 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,315 |
| 2022 | 11,454 |
| 2023 | 11,671 |
| 2024 | 11,742 |
| 2025 | 11,795 |
| 2026 | 11,841 |
Where is Randaberg?
Business sectors: Randaberg
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×1.0
- Construction11.1% ×1.0
- Real estate10.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Randaberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Randaberg?
Randaberg has 11,841 residents (2026), ranking 98 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Randaberg?
Randaberg covers 24.0 km², with a density of 493 people per km².
Is the population of Randaberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Randaberg went from 10,737 to 11,841, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Randaberg?
Randaberg is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.002, longitude 5.615.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Randaberg?
In Randaberg, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 565,200 NOK (2024), ranking 12 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Randaberg?
In Randaberg, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 2.7% (2026), ranking 336 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Randaberg?
In Randaberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 908 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Randaberg?
The nearest to Randaberg are Stavanger (7.5 km), Kvitsøy (13 km), Sola (14 km), Sandnes (21 km), Strand (25 km).