Sola: population and statistics
Sola has a population of 29,541 (2026) across 69.0 km², or 428 people per km². It ranks 39 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,541 residents
- 69.0 km²
- 428 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Sola ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 14.9% in Sola, compared with an average of 16.9% in Rogaland and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 936 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Median income before tax (gross income)”.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.1 times the national average.
Sola in numbers
All indicators for Sola
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 | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.9% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 344 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.1% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 18 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 12,304 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 49 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 1.8% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 339 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 44.2% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 10 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.0% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 20.2% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.4 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 336 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,059 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 40 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.6 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 603,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 4,234 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.3 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 256 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 72.2% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 34 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 253,034 | – | 112,411 | ranked 22 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 269 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 39.4% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 16 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 25.0% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 32 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sola | 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 | Sola | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 40.9% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 19 of 351 |
Population of Sola over time
Sola had 26,096 residents in 2016 and 29,541 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,457 |
| 2022 | 27,568 |
| 2023 | 28,315 |
| 2024 | 28,685 |
| 2025 | 29,153 |
| 2026 | 29,541 |
Where is Sola?
Business sectors: Sola
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.9% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×1.1
- Real estate11.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Construction7.5% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.2% ×0.7
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Sola
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sola?
Sola has 29,541 residents (2026), ranking 39 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sola?
Sola covers 69.0 km², with a density of 428 people per km².
Is the population of Sola growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sola went from 26,096 to 29,541, a change of +13.2%.
Where is Sola?
Sola is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.880, longitude 5.629.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Sola?
In Sola, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 603,000 NOK (2024), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Sola?
In Sola, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 14.9% (2026), ranking 344 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sola?
In Sola, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 936 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sola?
The nearest to Sola are Klepp (12 km), Stavanger (12 km), Sandnes (12 km), Randaberg (14 km), Time (19 km).