Least Dense in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Norway

1 Sæveland 14 10/mi²
2 Kvinesdal 42 13/mi²
3 Haram 08 13/mi²
4 Austevoll 46 16/mi²
5 Tananger 14 29/mi²
6 Stjørdal 21 32/mi²
7 Jevnaker 01 38/mi²
8 Ensjø 12 43/mi²
9 Strømmen 01 45/mi²
10 Strand 14 73/mi²
11 Nesttun 46 119/mi²
12 Arendal 42 186/mi²
13 Time 14 198/mi²
14 Porsgrunn 17 210/mi²
15 Ask 01 216/mi²
16 Drøbak 01 249/mi²
17 Asker 01 255/mi²
18 Lillestrøm 01 352/mi²
19 Sandvika 01 476/mi²
20 Drammen 04 655/mi²
21 Ytrebygda 46 1,619/mi²
22 Eidsvoll 01 2,305/mi²
23 Raufoss 34 2,851/mi²
24 Notodden 17 3,369/mi²
25 Orkanger 21 3,462/mi²
26 Elverum 34 3,651/mi²
27 Florø 46 3,655/mi²
28 Fauske 09 3,669/mi²
29 Ørsta 08 3,718/mi²
30 Rakkestad 13 3,768/mi²
31 Ulsteinvik 08 3,813/mi²
32 Sandnessjøen 09 3,867/mi²
33 Leirvik 46 3,907/mi²
34 Brønnøysund 09 3,933/mi²
35 Verdal 21 3,940/mi²
36 Finnsnes 18 3,970/mi²
37 Mysen 13 3,977/mi²
38 Kongsvinger 34 4,061/mi²
39 Mo i Rana 09 4,092/mi²
40 Mosjøen 09 4,093/mi²
41 Oslo 12 4,093/mi²
42 Brumunddal 34 4,111/mi²
43 Kopervik 14 4,126/mi²
44 Sortland 09 4,176/mi²
45 Grimstad 42 4,186/mi²
46 Stavern 20 4,190/mi²
47 Årnes 01 4,261/mi²
48 Kragerø 17 4,264/mi²
49 Steinkjer 21 4,317/mi²
50 Lillesand 42 4,401/mi²
51 Mandal 42 4,481/mi²
52 Kongsberg 04 4,510/mi²
53 Flekkefjord 42 4,538/mi²
54 Alta 05 4,563/mi²
55 Voss 46 4,653/mi²
56 Søgne 42 4,728/mi²
57 Tangvall 42 4,728/mi²
58 Tromsø 18 4,754/mi²
59 Halden 13 4,821/mi²
60 Egersund 14 4,838/mi²
61 Fredrikstad 13 4,852/mi²
62 Namsos 21 4,857/mi²
63 Åkrehamn 14 4,882/mi²
64 Ålesund 08 4,884/mi²
65 Volda 08 4,910/mi²
66 Skien 17 4,913/mi²
67 Hønefoss 04 4,915/mi²
68 Spydeberg 13 4,917/mi²
69 Knarvik 46 4,921/mi²
70 Jørpeland 14 4,946/mi²
71 Lillehammer 34 4,960/mi²
72 Harstad 18 5,012/mi²
73 Holmestrand 20 5,101/mi²
74 Førde 46 5,152/mi²
75 Råholt 01 5,196/mi²
76 Hommelvik 21 5,218/mi²
77 Larvik 20 5,259/mi²
78 Sandefjord 20 5,297/mi²
79 Askim 13 5,389/mi²
80 Narvik 09 5,420/mi²
81 Tønsberg 20 5,473/mi²
82 Levanger 21 5,502/mi²
83 Nesoddtangen 01 5,649/mi²
84 Kristiansund 08 5,775/mi²
85 Sarpsborg 13 5,854/mi²
86 Haugesund 14 5,911/mi²
87 Stjørdalshalsen 21 6,036/mi²
88 Nærbø 14 6,091/mi²
89 Ski 01 6,107/mi²
90 Vennesla 42 6,129/mi²
91 Bryne 14 6,174/mi²
92 Gjøvik 34 6,184/mi²
93 Kløfta 01 6,236/mi²
94 Horten 20 6,350/mi²
95 Fetsund 01 6,377/mi²
96 Ås 01 6,379/mi²
97 Vestby 01 6,451/mi²
98 Molde 08 6,458/mi²
99 Sætre 01 6,531/mi²
100 Melhus 21 6,543/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Norway offer spacious living with more land per resident. Sæveland has just 10 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Sæveland, there are only 10 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 2,773,970 square feet of city space.
  • 2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
  • 3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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