Time: population and statistics
Time has a population of 20,461 (2026) across 170.0 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 67 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,461 residents
- 170.0 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 111 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Time ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 46.9% in Time, compared with an average of 33.5% in Rogaland and 27.0% nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 73.9% in Time, compared with an average of 70.0% in Rogaland and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 15.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 839 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,810 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Klepp, 11.5 km away.
Time in numbers
All indicators for Time
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 | Time | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.6% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.3% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 13 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Time | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,810 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 70 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 3.3% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 335 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 46.9% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.4% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 18.3% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 349 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Time | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,237 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 65 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.3 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 258 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 568,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 10 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,034 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.3 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 235 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 | Time | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.9% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 8 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 | Time | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 31.1% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 53 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Time | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.3% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 174 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Time | 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 | Time | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.3% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 63 of 351 |
Population of Time over time
Time had 18,572 residents in 2016 and 20,461 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,106 |
| 2022 | 19,353 |
| 2023 | 19,781 |
| 2024 | 19,910 |
| 2025 | 20,157 |
| 2026 | 20,461 |
Where is Time?
Business sectors: Time
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.4% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×1.1
- Real estate12.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×1.0
- Construction10.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Time
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Time?
Time has 20,461 residents (2026), ranking 67 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Time?
Time covers 170.0 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Time growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Time went from 18,572 to 20,461, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Time?
Time is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.723, longitude 5.765.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Time?
In Time, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 46.9% (2026), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Time?
In Time, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 73.9% (2025), ranking 8 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Time?
In Time, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 839 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Time?
The nearest to Time are Klepp (11 km), Hå (13 km), Sandnes (14 km), Gjesdal (16 km), Sola (19 km).