Norway Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Norway Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 1,127,502 | 1.5% |
| Bergen | 276,293 | 0.97% |
| Stavanger/Sandnes | 244,522 | 1.19% |
| Trondheim | 203,018 | 1.18% |
| Drammen | 129,918 | 3.37% |
| Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg | 124,032 | 1.08% |
| Porsgrunn/Skien | 97,777 | 0.76% |
| Kristiansand | 68,659 | 1.09% |
| Tonsberg | 57,267 | 1.3% |
| Aalesund | 56,811 | 0.85% |
| Moss | 51,381 | 1.45% |
| Sandefjord | 49,562 | 1.49% |
| Haugesund | 47,798 | 0.95% |
| Arendal | 47,581 | 4.34% |
| Tromso | 43,905 | 1.24% |
| Bodo | 43,798 | 0.68% |
| Gjovik | 31,723 | 5.13% |
| Hamar | 31,001 | 1.53% |
| Larvik | 28,175 | 1.86% |
| Halden | 26,428 | 0.41% |
| Jessheim | 26,331 | 3.38% |
| Askoy | 24,810 | 0.61% |
| Kongsberg | 24,092 | 1.35% |
| Ski | 23,318 | 2.64% |
| Molde | 22,995 | 1.45% |
| Lillehammer | 21,822 | 0.67% |
| Harstad | 21,746 | 0.67% |
| Horten | 21,336 | 0.6% |
| Korsvik | 20,108 | 1.59% |
| Mo i Rana | 18,708 | -0.17% |
| Tromsdalen | 18,537 | 0.9% |
| Kristiansund | 18,535 | 0.3% |
| Honefoss | 17,471 | 1.28% |
| Alta | 16,588 | 1.26% |
| Raaholt | 16,466 | 2.88% |
| Stjordalshalsen | 16,250 | 2.37% |
| Elverum | 16,199 | 1.07% |
| Askim | 15,852 | 1.43% |
| Grimstad | 15,541 | 2.27% |
| Osoyro | 15,363 | 1.61% |
| Leirvik | 14,890 | 0.83% |
| Vennesla | 14,337 | 1.26% |
| Narvik | 14,229 | 0.21% |
| Drobak | 13,934 | 0.54% |
| Bryne | 13,720 | 1.94% |
| Nesoddtangen | 13,520 | 0.57% |
| Knarrevik/Straume | 13,211 | 1.85% |
| Steinkjer | 13,156 | 0.25% |
| Kongsvinger | 12,548 | 0.66% |
| Aalgaard/Figgjo | 12,301 | 1.13% |
| Kopervik | 12,096 | 0.75% |
| Egersund | 12,000 | 0.82% |
| Sogne | 11,720 | 2.43% |
| Aas | 11,697 | 1.31% |
| Brumunddal | 11,581 | 0.97% |
| Mandal | 11,572 | 0.88% |
| Forde | 11,482 | 5.13% |
| Levanger | 11,028 | 1.23% |
| Kleppe/Verdalen | 10,246 | 1.53% |
| Mosjoen | 10,183 | 0.73% |
| Fetsund-Ostersund | 10,146 | 3.45% |
| Arna | 10,099 | 0.44% |
| Notodden | 9,435 | 0.75% |
| Orkanger/Fannrem | 9,299 | 1.5% |
| Floro | 9,144 | 0.46% |
| Verdalsora | 9,112 | 1.45% |
| Vestby | 8,964 | 2.18% |
| Holmestrand | 8,865 | 2.83% |
| Klofta | 8,811 | 1.65% |
| Kvaloysletta | 8,697 | -0.5% |
| Lillesand | 8,658 | 1.41% |
| Namsos | 8,516 | 0.19% |
| Rotnes | 8,364 | 3.48% |
| Aakrehamn | 8,280 | 0.95% |
| Kvernaland | 8,223 | 1.48% |
| Hammerfest | 8,013 | 0.04% |
| Jorpeland | 7,941 | 1.61% |
| Malvik | 7,866 | 1.98% |
| Naerbo | 7,829 | 1.2% |
| Orsta | 7,794 | 0.79% |
| Melhus | 7,539 | 1.97% |
| Eidsvoll | 7,370 | 3.82% |
| Mysen | 7,310 | 1.54% |
| Volda | 7,302 | 1.86% |
| Vossevangen | 7,253 | 1.23% |
| Aamot/Geithus | 7,232 | 1.49% |
| Bekkelaget | 7,173 | 0.97% |
| Hommersaak | 6,936 | 1.06% |
| Spydeberg | 6,898 | 1.67% |
| Knarvik | 6,712 | 1.79% |
| Fauske | 6,436 | 0.25% |
| Ulsteinvik | 6,335 | 1.31% |
| Flekkefjord | 6,314 | 0.83% |
| Sorumsand | 6,282 | 3.41% |
| Stavern | 6,154 | 1.28% |
| Sandnessjoen | 6,114 | 0.07% |
| Hommelvik | 6,019 | 1.18% |
| Forre | 6,003 | 5.13% |
| Sortland | 5,870 | 1.14% |
| Gronlund | 5,777 | 2.25% |
| Lyngdal | 5,746 | 2.04% |
| Kragero | 5,526 | 0.45% |
| Aarnes | 5,475 | 2.8% |
| Tranby | 5,325 | 0.06% |
| Jevnaker | 5,310 | 1.18% |
| Brandbu/Jaren | 5,264 | 1.6% |
| Rakkestad | 5,195 | 1.39% |
| Bronnoysund | 5,130 | 0.33% |
| Finnsnes | 5,106 | 1.27% |
| Saetre | 411 | -93.44% |
Norway Overview
The largest city in Norway is Oslo, with a population of 1,127,502 people.
The most western of the Scandinavian countries, Norway is famous for its spectacular fjords and glaciers, as well as its Viking history. Its capital city of Oslo is situated on the country’s southern coast, and Norway’s Viking heritage continues to be celebrated in the city, which is the location of the Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum (where Viking ships from the ninth century are on display). Oslo has a population of 1.1M residents in the city. In addition to being Norway’s most populous city, it is also the administrative and economic center of the country.
The city of Bergen, on Norway’s west coast, is the second-largest in the country, with a population of 276.3K in the city. Perhaps surprisingly given its location, Bergen has a relatively mild climate, even in winter. In fact, there can be a temperature difference of up to thirty degrees Celsius between Bergen and Oslo - this is due to the Gulf Stream that keeps Bergen’s coastal waters quite warm and the surrounding mountains that help protect the city from cold winds. In addition to being a popular tourist destination, Bergen is also a center of business (particularly the shipping and petroleum industries), finance and higher education.
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