Færder: population and statistics
Færder has a population of 27,743 (2026) across 100.0 km², or 277 people per km². It ranks 44 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,743 residents
- 100.0 km²
- 277 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Vestfold, Færder ranks No. 5 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 40.8% in Færder, compared with an average of 34.8% in Vestfold and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 14.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 1,038 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestfold for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Vestfold for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,006 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tønsberg (60,246 residents), 8.7 km away.
Færder in numbers
All indicators for Færder
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 | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 5.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 22.1% | 23.7% | ranked 138 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.3% | 19.0% | 18.7% | ranked 135 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 13,223 | 123,436 | 2,760,619 | ranked 41 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 17.7% | 16.4% | ranked 137 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.6% | 27.8% | 21.8% | ranked 145 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.2% | 76.0% | 89.9% | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.8% | 18.1% | 4.4% | ranked 92 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.9 per 1,000 inh. | 52.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,003 | 29,588 | 656,492 | ranked 42 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.2 per 1,000 inh. | 114.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 515,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 126 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 4,511 per 1,000 inh. | 41,239 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 162.6 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.7% | 65.0% | 67.5% | ranked 289 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546 per 1,000 inh. | 563 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) | 33.4% | 30.3% | 19.7% | ranked 44 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.3% | 19.1% | 15.2% | ranked 149 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.8 years | 82.8 | 82.8 | ranked 151 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Færder | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 40.8% | 34.8% | 27.5% | ranked 20 of 351 |
Population of Færder over time
Færder had 26,592 residents in 2016 and 27,743 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,957 |
| 2022 | 27,165 |
| 2023 | 27,286 |
| 2024 | 27,501 |
| 2025 | 27,569 |
| 2026 | 27,743 |
Where is Færder?
Business sectors: Færder
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×1.3
- Construction13.1% ×1.2
- Real estate11.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.3
- Education5.5% ×1.6
- Information and communication4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Færder
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Færder?
Færder has 27,743 residents (2026), ranking 44 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Færder?
Færder covers 100.0 km², with a density of 277 people per km².
Is the population of Færder growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Færder went from 26,592 to 27,743, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Færder?
Færder is in Vestfold. Latitude 59.220, longitude 10.410.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Færder?
In Færder, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 40.8% (2025), ranking 20 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register: what is the figure for Færder?
In Færder, “Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register” stands at 4,511 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 36 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 906 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Færder?
In Færder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 1,038 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Færder?
The nearest to Færder are Tønsberg (8.7 km), Sandefjord (15 km), Horten (22 km), Moss (28 km), Larvik (28 km).