Holmestrand: population and statistics
Holmestrand has a population of 27,086 (2026) across 412.0 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 45 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,086 residents
- 412.0 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 141 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Vestfold, Holmestrand ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 20.0% in Holmestrand, compared with an average of 18.1% in Vestfold and 26.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 14.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 998 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestfold for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Vestfold for “Elevation”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 57,703 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Horten, 13.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tønsberg (60,246 residents), 24 km away.
Holmestrand in numbers
All indicators for Holmestrand
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 | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 5.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 201 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 22.1% | 23.7% | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.1% | 19.0% | 18.7% | ranked 145 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 12,560 | 123,436 | 2,760,619 | ranked 45 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.5% | 17.7% | 16.4% | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 33.7% | 27.8% | 21.8% | ranked 46 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 76.1% | 76.0% | 89.9% | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 20.0% | 18.1% | 4.4% | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.8 per 1,000 inh. | 52.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 271 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,061 | 29,588 | 656,492 | ranked 39 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.0 per 1,000 inh. | 114.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 516,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 4,292 per 1,000 inh. | 41,239 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 39 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 158.5 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 202 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.5% | 65.0% | 67.5% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 29,941 | – | 112,411 | ranked 83 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 584 per 1,000 inh. | 563 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 28.1% | 30.3% | 19.7% | ranked 75 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.3% | 19.1% | 15.2% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Holmestrand | 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 | Holmestrand | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.4% | 34.8% | 27.5% | ranked 84 of 351 |
Population of Holmestrand over time
Holmestrand had 23,201 residents in 2016 and 27,086 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,011 |
| 2022 | 25,681 |
| 2023 | 26,206 |
| 2024 | 26,872 |
| 2025 | 27,005 |
| 2026 | 27,086 |
Where is Holmestrand?
Business sectors: Holmestrand
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction14.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.3% ×1.2
- Real estate11.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.2% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Holmestrand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holmestrand?
Holmestrand has 27,086 residents (2026), ranking 45 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Holmestrand?
Holmestrand covers 412.0 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Holmestrand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holmestrand went from 23,201 to 27,086, a change of +16.7%.
Where is Holmestrand?
Holmestrand is in Vestfold. Latitude 59.495, longitude 10.249.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Holmestrand?
In Holmestrand, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 20.0% (2026), ranking 30 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Holmestrand?
In Holmestrand, “Establishments” stands at 3,061 (2026), ranking 39 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holmestrand?
In Holmestrand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 998 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holmestrand?
The nearest to Holmestrand are Horten (13 km), Tønsberg (24 km), Moss (24 km), Asker (27 km), Drammen (28 km).