Largest Cities in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Norway Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  Norway

Largest Cities - Norway

1 Oslo 12 717,710
2 Bergen 46 291,189
3 Trondheim 21 216,518
4 Stavanger 14 129,300
5 Sandvika 01 115,543
6 Drammen 04 105,042
7 Lillestrøm 01 89,684
8 Kristiansand 42 67,920
9 Fredrikstad 13 63,610
10 Asker 01 61,906
11 Sandnes 14 58,694
12 Tønsberg 20 56,533
13 Sarpsborg 13 54,678
14 Ålesund 08 52,163
15 Moss 13 50,647
16 Skien 17 50,607
17 Sandefjord 20 48,835
18 Haugesund 14 47,346
19 Bodø 09 43,504
20 Tromsø 18 38,980
21 Nesttun 46 35,638
22 Porsgrunn 17 34,377
23 Arendal 42 30,916
24 Hamar 34 30,535
25 Gjøvik 34 30,176
26 Larvik 20 27,661
27 Halden 13 26,320
28 Jessheim 01 25,469
29 Ytrebygda 46 24,044
30 Kongsberg 04 23,770
31 Ski 01 22,718
32 Molde 08 22,666
33 Lillehammer 34 21,677
34 Harstad 18 21,602
35 Horten 20 21,208
36 Time 14 19,781
37 Mo i Rana 09 18,739
38 Kristiansund 08 18,479
39 Tromsdalen 18 18,371
40 Hønefoss 04 17,251
41 Alta 05 16,382
42 Elverum 34 16,028
43 Råholt 01 16,005
44 Stjørdalshalsen 21 15,874
45 Askim 13 15,629
46 Grimstad 42 15,196
47 Osøyro 46 15,120
48 Leirvik 46 14,767
49 Narvik 09 14,199
50 Vennesla 42 14,158
51 Drøbak 01 13,859
52 Strand 14 13,474
53 Bryne 14 13,459
54 Nesoddtangen 01 13,444
55 Steinkjer 21 13,123
56 Stjørdal 21 13,032
57 Kongsvinger 34 12,466
58 Kopervik 14 12,006
59 Egersund 14 11,902
60 Lenvik 18 11,679
61 Ås 01 11,546
62 Mandal 42 11,471
63 Brumunddal 34 11,470
64 Tangvall 42 11,442
65 Søgne 42 11,442
66 Strømmen 01 11,410
67 Førde 46 10,922
68 Levanger 21 10,894
69 Mosjøen 09 10,109
70 Indre Arna 46 10,055
71 Ensjø 12 10,000
72 Hokksund 04 9,884
73 Straume 46 9,409
74 Notodden 17 9,365
75 Haram 08 9,357
76 Florø 46 9,102
77 Verdal 21 8,982
78 Vestby 01 8,773
79 Kløfta 01 8,668
80 Holmestrand 20 8,621
81 Lillesand 42 8,538
82 Namsos 21 8,500
83 Orkanger 21 8,204
84 Åkrehamn 14 8,202
85 Rotnes 01 8,083
86 Hammerfest 05 8,010
87 Sæveland 14 7,873
88 Raufoss 34 7,839
89 Jørpeland 14 7,815
90 Nærbø 14 7,736
91 Ørsta 08 7,733
92 Malvik 21 7,713
93 Melhus 21 7,393
94 Mysen 13 7,199
95 Volda 08 7,169
96 Voss 46 7,165
97 Eidsvoll 01 7,099
98 Ask 01 6,890
99 Hommersåk 14 6,863
100 Spydeberg 13 6,785

The largest cities in Norway represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Oslo leads with a population of 717,710, 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. 01 dominates the top 10 with 3 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 many small nations.
  • 2. 01 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,158 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,470,260.

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