Suldal: population and statistics
Suldal has a population of 3,891 (2026) across 1,582.0 km², or 2.5 people per km². It ranks 208 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,891 residents
- 1,582.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 519 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Suldal ranks No. 16 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.3% in Suldal, compared with an average of 1.1% in Rogaland and 1.2% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −7.7 per 1,000 inh. in Suldal, compared with an average of 4.7 per 1,000 inh. in Rogaland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 36.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 690 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 221,569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sauda, 24.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vindafjord (9,181 residents), 39 km away.
Suldal in numbers
All indicators for Suldal
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 | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.7% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 45 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,243 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 207 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.3% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 52 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.5% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.6% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 129 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.2% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 206 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 493.2 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 741 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 174 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 190.4 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 60 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 525,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 842 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 216.4 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 178 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.4% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 334 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 51,217 | – | 112,411 | ranked 74 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 568 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.2% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 165 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.4% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 146 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Suldal | 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 | Suldal | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.1% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 156 of 351 |
Population of Suldal over time
Suldal had 3,903 residents in 2016 and 3,891 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,809 |
| 2022 | 3,784 |
| 2023 | 3,815 |
| 2024 | 3,889 |
| 2025 | 3,939 |
| 2026 | 3,891 |
Where is Suldal?
Business sectors: Suldal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing36.0% ×3.5
- Construction11.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Real estate6.2% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade5.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical4.5% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Suldal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suldal?
Suldal has 3,891 residents (2026), ranking 208 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Suldal?
Suldal covers 1,582.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Suldal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suldal went from 3,903 to 3,891, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Suldal?
Suldal is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.468, longitude 6.500.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Suldal?
In Suldal, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.3% (2025), ranking 334 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suldal?
In Suldal, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −7.7 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 330 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Suldal?
In Suldal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 690 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Suldal?
The nearest to Suldal are Sauda (25 km), Hjelmeland (28 km), Etne (35 km), Vindafjord (39 km), Bykle (43 km).