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Oldest Cities in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Norway

1 Åkrehamn 14 39.8
2 Brønnøysund 09 39.8
3 Kragerø 17 39.8
4 Austevoll 46 39.8
5 Luster 46 39.8
6 Tranby 04 39.8
7 Vestby 01 39.8
8 Hommelvik 21 39.8
9 Mysen 13 39.8
10 Voss 46 39.8
11 Røros 21 39.8
12 Hommersåk 14 39.8
13 Sandnessjøen 09 39.8
14 Ulsteinvik 08 39.8
15 Knarvik 46 39.8
16 Sørumsand 01 39.8
17 Stavern 20 39.8
18 Kløfta 01 39.8
19 Fauske 09 39.8
20 Kvinesdal 42 39.8
21 Tvedestrand 42 39.8
22 Holmestrand 20 39.8
23 Ørsta 08 39.8
24 Tananger 14 39.8
25 Melhus 21 39.8
26 Malvik 21 39.8
27 Fetsund 01 39.8
28 Indre Arna 46 39.8
29 Ask 01 39.8
30 Stryn 46 39.8
31 Jørpeland 14 39.8
32 Nærbø 14 39.8
33 Raufoss 34 39.8
34 Sæveland 14 39.8
35 Ås 01 39.8
36 Lillesand 42 39.8
37 Orkanger 21 39.8
38 Verdal 21 39.8
39 Namsos 21 39.8
40 Råholt 01 39.8
41 Søgne 42 39.8
42 Florø 46 39.8
43 Flekkefjord 42 39.8
44 Haram 08 39.8
45 Mosjøen 09 39.8
46 Ensjø 12 39.8
47 Førde 46 39.8
48 Sortland 09 39.8
49 Volda 08 39.8
50 Nesoddtangen 01 39.8
51 Brumunddal 34 39.8
52 Mandal 42 39.8
53 Drøbak 01 39.8
54 Strømmen 01 39.8
55 Egersund 14 39.8
56 Hammerfest 05 39.8
57 Kopervik 14 39.8
58 Stokke 20 39.8
59 Lenvik 18 39.8
60 Kongsvinger 34 39.8
61 Notodden 17 39.8
62 Jessheim 01 39.8
63 Bryne 14 39.8
64 Askim 13 39.8
65 Elverum 34 39.8
66 Ski 01 39.8
67 Vennesla 42 39.8
68 Stjørdal 21 39.8
69 Steinkjer 21 39.8
70 Strand 14 39.8
71 Hønefoss 04 39.8
72 Leirvik 46 39.8
73 Narvik 09 39.8
74 Alta 05 39.8
75 Stjørdalshalsen 21 39.8
76 Gjøvik 34 39.8
77 Kongsberg 04 39.8
78 Tromsdalen 18 39.8
79 Mo i Rana 09 39.8
80 Time 14 39.8
81 Levanger 21 39.8
82 Harstad 18 39.8
83 Halden 13 39.8
84 Molde 08 39.8
85 Larvik 20 39.8
86 Kristiansund 08 39.8
87 Grimstad 42 39.8
88 Ytrebygda 46 39.8
89 Horten 20 39.8
90 Lillehammer 34 39.8
91 Hamar 34 39.8
92 Arendal 42 39.8
93 Bodø 09 39.8
94 Porsgrunn 17 39.8
95 Nesttun 46 39.8
96 Haugesund 14 39.8
97 Tromsø 18 39.8
98 Moss 13 39.8
99 Skien 17 39.8
100 Ålesund 08 39.8

Cities with the oldest median ages in Norway often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Åkrehamn has a median age of 39.8 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Åkrehamn's residents are over 39.8 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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