Sogndal: population and statistics
Sogndal has a population of 12,552 (2026) across 1,229.0 km², or 10.2 people per km². It ranks 96 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,552 residents
- 1,229.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Sogndal ranks No. 11 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 43.5% in Sogndal, compared with an average of 37.7% in Vestland and 38.3% nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 73.5% in Sogndal, compared with an average of 70.3% in Vestland and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 774 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 172,129 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Luster, 31.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sunnfjord (22,804 residents), 71 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,096 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sogndal in numbers
All indicators for Sogndal
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 | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 291 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 62 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,995 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 87 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.0% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 250 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 33.6% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.0% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.8% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.7 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 269 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,856 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 78 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 147.9 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 545,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,239 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 178.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.5% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 252,170 | – | 112,411 | ranked 23 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.7% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 176 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.1% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 155 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.7 years | 83.7 | 82.8 | ranked 22 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Sogndal | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 43.5% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 12 of 351 |
Population of Sogndal over time
Sogndal had 11,431 residents in 2016 and 12,552 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,938 |
| 2022 | 12,097 |
| 2023 | 12,198 |
| 2024 | 12,319 |
| 2025 | 12,496 |
| 2026 | 12,552 |
Where is Sogndal?
Business sectors: Sogndal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.3% ×1.8
- Construction13.9% ×1.3
- Real estate10.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sogndal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sogndal?
Sogndal has 12,552 residents (2026), ranking 96 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sogndal?
Sogndal covers 1,229.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Sogndal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sogndal went from 11,431 to 12,552, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Sogndal?
Sogndal is in Vestland. Latitude 61.230, longitude 7.101.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Sogndal?
In Sogndal, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 43.5% (2025), ranking 12 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Sogndal?
In Sogndal, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 73.5% (2025), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sogndal?
In Sogndal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 774 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sogndal?
The nearest to Sogndal are Luster (32 km), Lærdal (33 km), Vik (34 km), Aurland (37 km), Årdal (38 km).