Strand: population and statistics
Strand has a population of 13,959 (2026) across 235.0 km², or 59.4 people per km². It ranks 88 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,959 residents
- 235.0 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 76 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Strand ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 23.7% in Strand, compared with an average of 22.0% in Rogaland and 19.6% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 39.2% in Strand, compared with an average of 33.5% in Rogaland and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 751 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,913 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stavanger (151,669 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Strand in numbers
All indicators for Strand
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 | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.7% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 8 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,390 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 96 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.2% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 299 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 39.2% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 21 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.1% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.4% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.4 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,354 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 102 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.0 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 528,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 73 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,941 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 93 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.1 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.0% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 92 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 100,451 | – | 112,411 | ranked 58 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 504 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 318 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 34.7% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 35 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.1% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 180 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Strand | 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 | Strand | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.9% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 138 of 351 |
Population of Strand over time
Strand had 12,464 residents in 2016 and 13,959 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,070 |
| 2022 | 13,268 |
| 2023 | 13,474 |
| 2024 | 13,703 |
| 2025 | 13,813 |
| 2026 | 13,959 |
Where is Strand?
Business sectors: Strand
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.8% ×1.6
- Real estate14.3% ×1.3
- Construction11.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Strand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strand?
Strand has 13,959 residents (2026), ranking 88 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Strand?
Strand covers 235.0 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Strand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Strand went from 12,464 to 13,959, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Strand?
Strand is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.063, longitude 6.028.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Strand?
In Strand, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 23.7% (2026), ranking 8 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Strand?
In Strand, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 39.2% (2026), ranking 21 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Strand?
In Strand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 751 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Strand?
The nearest to Strand are Stavanger (20 km), Randaberg (25 km), Sandnes (27 km), Hjelmeland (30 km), Sola (31 km).