Fyresdal: population and statistics
Fyresdal has a population of 1,274 (2026) across 1,107.0 km², or 1.2 people per km². It ranks 316 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,274 residents
- 1,107.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Telemark, Fyresdal ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 32.5% in Fyresdal, compared with an average of 21.2% in Telemark and 15.9% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.8 per 1,000 inh. in Fyresdal, compared with an average of 2.3 per 1,000 inh. in Telemark and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 852 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Telemark for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Telemark for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 155,042 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.4 times lower than the national average.
Fyresdal in numbers
All indicators for Fyresdal
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 | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 9 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 745 | 92,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 326 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.5% | 21.2% | 16.4% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 11.2% | 19.0% | 21.8% | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.8% | 80.1% | 89.9% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.2% | 13.5% | 4.4% | ranked 206 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,052 per 1,000 inh. | 185.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 26 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 289 | 20,968 | 656,492 | ranked 293 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 226.8 per 1,000 inh. | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 493,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 208 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 379 per 1,000 inh. | 28,285 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 285 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 297.5 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.6 per 1,000 inh. | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.7% | 64.3% | 67.5% | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 659 per 1,000 inh. | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.0% | 27.0% | 19.7% | ranked 323 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.5% | 17.7% | 15.2% | ranked 168 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.2 years | 82.2 | 82.8 | ranked 259 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Fyresdal | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.5% | 31.0% | 27.5% | ranked 124 of 351 |
Population of Fyresdal over time
Fyresdal had 1,323 residents in 2016 and 1,274 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,228 |
| 2022 | 1,198 |
| 2023 | 1,224 |
| 2024 | 1,256 |
| 2025 | 1,256 |
| 2026 | 1,274 |
Where is Fyresdal?
Business sectors: Fyresdal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.0% ×3.2
- Construction18.1% ×1.7
- Real estate7.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade5.9% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Fyresdal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fyresdal?
Fyresdal has 1,274 residents (2026), ranking 316 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Fyresdal?
Fyresdal covers 1,107.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Fyresdal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fyresdal went from 1,323 to 1,274, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Fyresdal?
Fyresdal is in Telemark. Latitude 59.166, longitude 8.020.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Fyresdal?
In Fyresdal, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 32.5% (2026), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fyresdal?
In Fyresdal, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.8 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 9 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fyresdal?
In Fyresdal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 852 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fyresdal?
The nearest to Fyresdal are Tokke (28 km), Nissedal (30 km), Valle (31 km), Kviteseid (34 km), Bygland (40 km).