Sokndal: population and statistics
Sokndal has a population of 3,356 (2026) across 267.0 km², or 12.6 people per km². It ranks 220 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,356 residents
- 267.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 87 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Sokndal ranks No. 17 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 21.0% in Sokndal, compared with an average of 36.8% in Rogaland and 38.3% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 10.8% in Sokndal, compared with an average of 22.0% in Rogaland and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 936 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,395 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eigersund (15,546 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sokndal in numbers
All indicators for Sokndal
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 | Sokndal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 217 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.7% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 45 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sokndal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,983 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 215 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.5% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 61 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.3% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 229 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.8% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 50 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.8% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.8 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sokndal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 386 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 258 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.0 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 227 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 517,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 114 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 505 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.5 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sokndal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.9% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 232 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 | Sokndal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.5% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 199 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sokndal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.8% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 312 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sokndal | 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 | Sokndal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.0% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 340 of 351 |
Population of Sokndal over time
Sokndal had 3,313 residents in 2016 and 3,356 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,257 |
| 2022 | 3,281 |
| 2023 | 3,324 |
| 2024 | 3,347 |
| 2025 | 3,371 |
| 2026 | 3,356 |
Where is Sokndal?
Business sectors: Sokndal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.9% ×2.4
- Construction12.4% ×1.2
- Real estate8.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade7.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.9
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Sokndal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sokndal?
Sokndal has 3,356 residents (2026), ranking 220 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sokndal?
Sokndal covers 267.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Sokndal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sokndal went from 3,313 to 3,356, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Sokndal?
Sokndal is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.365, longitude 6.310.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Sokndal?
In Sokndal, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 21.0% (2025), ranking 340 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Sokndal?
In Sokndal, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 10.8% (2025), ranking 312 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sokndal?
In Sokndal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 936 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sokndal?
The nearest to Sokndal are Eigersund (19 km), Lund (19 km), Flekkefjord (21 km), Bjerkreim (34 km), Farsund (41 km).