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Largest Cities in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Norway

Largest Cities — Norway

1 Oslo 12 1,082,575
2 Bergen 46 294,029
3 Trondheim 21 216,518
4 Stavanger 14 148,682
5 Kristiansand 42 117,237
6 Drammen 04 105,042
7 Lillestrøm 01 89,684
8 Sandnes 14 85,386
9 Fredrikstad 13 83,761
10 Sandefjord 20 64,345
11 Asker 01 61,906
12 Sarpsborg 13 59,038
13 Tønsberg 20 55,387
14 Ålesund 08 52,626
15 Skien 17 50,595
16 Moss 13 49,668
17 Tromsø 18 41,915
18 Haugesund 14 40,321
19 Nesttun 46 35,638
20 Porsgrunn 17 34,377
21 Bodø 09 34,073
22 Arendal 42 30,916
23 Hamar 34 29,479
24 Lillehammer 34 29,011
25 Horten 20 27,178
26 Ytrebygda 46 24,044
27 Grimstad 42 24,017
28 Kristiansund 08 24,013
29 Larvik 20 23,113
30 Molde 08 22,410
31 Halden 13 21,970
32 Harstad 18 20,953
33 Levanger 21 20,171
34 Time 14 19,781
35 Mo i Rana 09 18,866
36 Tromsdalen 18 18,291
37 Kongsberg 04 17,667
38 Gjøvik 34 17,596
39 Stjørdalshalsen 21 15,693
40 Alta 05 15,094
41 Narvik 09 14,141
42 Leirvik 46 14,126
43 Hønefoss 04 13,678
44 Strand 14 13,474
45 Steinkjer 21 13,060
46 Stjørdal 21 13,032
47 Vennesla 42 12,816
48 Ski 01 12,513
49 Elverum 34 12,490
50 Askim 13 12,482
51 Bryne 14 12,465
52 Jessheim 01 12,365
53 Notodden 17 12,359
54 Kongsvinger 34 12,338
55 Lenvik 18 11,679
56 Stokke 20 11,657
57 Kopervik 14 11,561
58 Hammerfest 05 11,448
59 Tangvall 42 11,442
60 Egersund 14 11,433
61 Strømmen 01 11,410
62 Drøbak 01 11,363
63 Mandal 42 11,053
64 Brumunddal 34 11,019
65 Nesoddtangen 01 10,911
66 Volda 08 10,809
67 Sortland 09 10,468
68 Førde 46 10,339
69 Ensjø 12 10,000
70 Hokksund 04 9,884
71 Mosjøen 09 9,636
72 Straume 46 9,409
73 Haram 08 9,357
74 Flekkefjord 42 9,048
75 Florø 46 9,024
76 Søgne 42 9,000
77 Råholt 01 8,593
78 Namsos 21 8,413
79 Verdal 21 8,308
80 Orkanger 21 8,204
81 Lillesand 42 7,966
82 Ås 01 7,961
83 Sæveland 14 7,873
84 Raufoss 34 7,839
85 Nærbø 14 7,269
86 Jørpeland 14 7,230
87 Stryn 46 7,207
88 Eidsvoll 01 7,099
89 Ask 01 6,890
90 Indre Arna 46 6,536
91 Fetsund 01 6,441
92 Malvik 21 6,419
93 Melhus 21 6,393
94 Tananger 14 6,377
95 Ørsta 08 6,337
96 Holmestrand 20 6,135
97 Tvedestrand 42 6,115
98 Kvinesdal 42 6,024
99 Fauske 09 5,953
100 Kløfta 01 5,942

The largest cities in Norway represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Oslo leads with a population of 1,082,575, followed by Bergen and Trondheim. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 14 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Oslo's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 14 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 12,482 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,859,041.

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