Most Dense in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Norway

1 Hamar 34 339,278/mi²
2 Osøyro 46 42,000/mi²
3 Moss 13 36,701/mi²
4 Straume 46 26,136/mi²
5 Trondheim 21 9,753/mi²
6 Tromsdalen 18 9,470/mi²
7 Hokksund 04 9,413/mi²
8 Jessheim 01 8,782/mi²
9 Bergen 46 8,651/mi²
10 Stavanger 14 8,112/mi²
11 Bodø 09 7,953/mi²
12 Hommersåk 14 7,799/mi²
13 Malvik 21 7,637/mi²
14 Rotnes 01 7,416/mi²
15 Sørumsand 01 7,232/mi²
16 Kristiansand 42 7,068/mi²
17 Hammerfest 05 6,965/mi²
18 Sandnes 14 6,873/mi²
19 Indre Arna 46 6,572/mi²
20 Tranby 04 6,570/mi²
21 Melhus 21 6,543/mi²
22 Sætre 01 6,531/mi²
23 Molde 08 6,458/mi²
24 Vestby 01 6,451/mi²
25 Ås 01 6,379/mi²
26 Fetsund 01 6,377/mi²
27 Horten 20 6,350/mi²
28 Kløfta 01 6,236/mi²
29 Gjøvik 34 6,184/mi²
30 Bryne 14 6,174/mi²
31 Vennesla 42 6,129/mi²
32 Ski 01 6,107/mi²
33 Nærbø 14 6,091/mi²
34 Stjørdalshalsen 21 6,036/mi²
35 Haugesund 14 5,911/mi²
36 Sarpsborg 13 5,854/mi²
37 Kristiansund 08 5,775/mi²
38 Nesoddtangen 01 5,649/mi²
39 Levanger 21 5,502/mi²
40 Tønsberg 20 5,473/mi²
41 Narvik 09 5,420/mi²
42 Askim 13 5,389/mi²
43 Sandefjord 20 5,297/mi²
44 Larvik 20 5,259/mi²
45 Hommelvik 21 5,218/mi²
46 Råholt 01 5,196/mi²
47 Førde 46 5,152/mi²
48 Holmestrand 20 5,101/mi²
49 Harstad 18 5,012/mi²
50 Lillehammer 34 4,960/mi²
51 Jørpeland 14 4,946/mi²
52 Knarvik 46 4,921/mi²
53 Spydeberg 13 4,917/mi²
54 Hønefoss 04 4,915/mi²
55 Skien 17 4,913/mi²
56 Volda 08 4,910/mi²
57 Ålesund 08 4,884/mi²
58 Åkrehamn 14 4,882/mi²
59 Namsos 21 4,857/mi²
60 Fredrikstad 13 4,852/mi²
61 Egersund 14 4,838/mi²
62 Halden 13 4,821/mi²
63 Tromsø 18 4,754/mi²
64 Søgne 42 4,728/mi²
65 Tangvall 42 4,728/mi²
66 Voss 46 4,653/mi²
67 Alta 05 4,563/mi²
68 Flekkefjord 42 4,538/mi²
69 Kongsberg 04 4,510/mi²
70 Mandal 42 4,481/mi²
71 Lillesand 42 4,401/mi²
72 Steinkjer 21 4,317/mi²
73 Kragerø 17 4,264/mi²
74 Årnes 01 4,261/mi²
75 Stavern 20 4,190/mi²
76 Grimstad 42 4,186/mi²
77 Sortland 09 4,176/mi²
78 Kopervik 14 4,126/mi²
79 Brumunddal 34 4,111/mi²
80 Oslo 12 4,093/mi²
81 Mosjøen 09 4,093/mi²
82 Mo i Rana 09 4,092/mi²
83 Kongsvinger 34 4,061/mi²
84 Mysen 13 3,977/mi²
85 Finnsnes 18 3,970/mi²
86 Verdal 21 3,940/mi²
87 Brønnøysund 09 3,933/mi²
88 Leirvik 46 3,907/mi²
89 Sandnessjøen 09 3,867/mi²
90 Ulsteinvik 08 3,813/mi²
91 Rakkestad 13 3,768/mi²
92 Ørsta 08 3,718/mi²
93 Fauske 09 3,669/mi²
94 Florø 46 3,655/mi²
95 Elverum 34 3,651/mi²
96 Orkanger 21 3,462/mi²
97 Notodden 17 3,369/mi²
98 Raufoss 34 2,851/mi²
99 Eidsvoll 01 2,305/mi²
100 Ytrebygda 46 1,619/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Norway pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Hamar leads with 339,278 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Hamar has 339,278 people per square mile - that's roughly 530 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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