Larvik: population and statistics
Larvik has a population of 49,022 (2026) across 771.0 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 22 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 49,022 residents
- 771.0 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 46 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Vestfold, Larvik ranks No. 3 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 13.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestfold for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 107,983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sandefjord, 13.5 km away.
Larvik in numbers
All indicators for Larvik
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 | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | 5.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 174 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 22.1% | 23.7% | ranked 161 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.5% | 19.0% | 18.7% | ranked 187 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 23,913 | 123,436 | 2,760,619 | ranked 21 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 17.7% | 16.4% | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.4% | 27.8% | 21.8% | ranked 161 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 77.9% | 76.0% | 89.9% | ranked 299 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.2% | 18.1% | 4.4% | ranked 52 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.1 per 1,000 inh. | 52.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 5,859 | 29,588 | 656,492 | ranked 17 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.5 per 1,000 inh. | 114.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 208 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 490,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 8,005 per 1,000 inh. | 41,239 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.3 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.6% | 65.0% | 67.5% | ranked 293 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 635,351 | – | 112,411 | ranked 7 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 580 per 1,000 inh. | 563 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 27.9% | 30.3% | 19.7% | ranked 76 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.5% | 19.1% | 15.2% | ranked 116 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Larvik | 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 | Larvik | Vestfold | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.9% | 34.8% | 27.5% | ranked 95 of 351 |
Population of Larvik over time
Larvik had 46,341 residents in 2016 and 49,022 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,499 |
| 2022 | 47,777 |
| 2023 | 48,246 |
| 2024 | 48,715 |
| 2025 | 48,870 |
| 2026 | 49,022 |
Where is Larvik?
Business sectors: Larvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction13.4% ×1.2
- Real estate12.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Larvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Larvik?
Larvik has 49,022 residents (2026), ranking 22 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Larvik?
Larvik covers 771.0 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Larvik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Larvik went from 46,341 to 49,022, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Larvik?
Larvik is in Vestfold. Latitude 59.053, longitude 10.035.
Establishments: what is the figure for Larvik?
In Larvik, “Establishments” stands at 5,859 (2026), ranking 17 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Larvik?
In Larvik, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 23,913 (2026), ranking 21 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Larvik?
In Larvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Larvik?
The nearest to Larvik are Sandefjord (13 km), Porsgrunn (24 km), Bamble (27 km), Færder (28 km), Skien (32 km).