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Living in Færder

The unemployment rate was 1.8% in June 2026. At the start of 2026, the foreign population was 4,511. There were 360 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2024. There were 3.6 doctors per 1,000 people in 2024. Car density was 480 vehicles per 1,000 residents in 2025.

Which Norway-wide rules apply when you move to Færder?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in NorwayNational rates and thresholds that apply in Færder.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Færder yet. Norway has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count12,610 dwellings31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)11Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Færder?

The unemployment rate is 1.8 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20268

Unemployment across cities in NorwayUnemployment in Færder is 1.8%. Of 176 cities with data, 59 have unemployment of 1.5 to under 2%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Norway per band4 cities: 0.5% to under 1%40.5–152 cities: 1% to under 1.5%521–1.559 cities: 1.5% to under 2%591.5–2Færder 1.8%48 cities: 2% to under 2.5%482–2.510 cities: 2.5% to under 3%102.5–33 cities: 3% to under 3.5%33–3.5

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,490 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.ssb.no1Official
Unemployment rate1.8 %country median 1.7%30 Jun 2026NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20268Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Færder. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

NAV employment service — Public employment service

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Færder. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
International schools1 schools31 Dec 2025Utdanningsdirektoratet21Independent · fylke observation

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents3.6 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Helsedirektoratet14Independent · fylke observation
Physicians per 100,000 residents360 per 100,00031 Dec 2024Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)20Independent · fylke observation

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Færder when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Doctors per 1,000 residents3.6 per 1,000Verified 2026-06-12
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is Færder?

Police recorded 4,290 incidents per 100,000 (2024-2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: data.ssb.no2

Recorded crime across major citiesFærder highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Færder highlighted8,790Oslo8,170Kristiansand6,890Trondheim6,870Drammen6,540Stavanger6,280Fredrikstad6,140Sandefjord5,790Lillestrøm5,270Sandnes5,170Bærum4,500Asker4,290Færderrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,290 incidents per 100,000country median 4,45531 Dec 2024data.ssb.no2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Færder. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Approved providers for Norwegian and social studies training — State Language Course

Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)

For adult immigrants needing Norwegian and social studies training.

Norwegian
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Norwegian municipal introduction programme — Integration course

Municipalities under the national IMDi framework

For adult refugees and other eligible immigrants.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Færder.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 1°C in January and 17.6°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Færder?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NO PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Nedre Langgate)5

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Færder average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND20°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Færder average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140102676561798390112116135136102JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Færder annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5154013.0PM10104011.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean11 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Nedre Langgate)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Nedre Langgate)4Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Nedre Langgate)5Official · nearest-station reading
Average January temperature-1 °C28 Aug 2026MET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.8 · Feb 2.15 · Mar 4.1 · Apr 8.2 · May 13.48 · Jun 17.45 · Jul 19.84 · Aug 19.49 · Sep 15.82 · Oct 10.99 · Nov 7.01 · Dec 4.21 °C31 Dec 2020MET Norway Frost monthly observations — FÆRDER FYR — 1991-2020 observational normal16Independent
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.393 · Feb -0.928 · Mar 0.823 · Apr 4.38 · May 9.11 · Jun 13.2 · Jul 15.89 · Aug 15.8 · Sep 12.47 · Oct 7.91 · Nov 4.08 · Dec 1.03 °C31 Dec 2020MET Norway Frost monthly observations — FÆRDER FYR — 1991-2020 observational normal17Independent
Average temperature by monthJan 0.983 · Feb 0.373 · Mar 2.27 · Apr 6.01 · May 10.97 · Jun 15 · Jul 17.6 · Aug 17.44 · Sep 14 · Oct 9.36 · Nov 5.44 · Dec 2.52 °C31 Dec 2020MET Norway Frost monthly observations — FÆRDER FYR — 1991-2020 observational normal18Independent
Average precipitation by monthJan 101.8 · Feb 67.2 · Mar 65.3 · Apr 61 · May 78.9 · Jun 82.5 · Jul 90.4 · Aug 112.3 · Sep 116.3 · Oct 134.9 · Nov 136.3 · Dec 102.3 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station STOKKE_-_SOLLI13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Norway

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Norway cities
Horten28,173 residentsHolmestrand27,086 residentsEidsvoll28,739 residentsBjørnafjorden26,753 residentsLier28,797 residentsKongsberg29,169 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 100 km² in 2026. Population density was 277 people per km² in 2026.

How many people live in Færder?

The published population was 27,743 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.10

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Færder residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.7%Foreign residents16.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area99 km²1 Jan 2026Kartverket6Official · kommune observation
Cars per 1,000 residents480 per 1,00031 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)19Independent · fylke observation
City area100 km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm210Official
Foreign residents4,511 people1 Jan 2026SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons9Official
Population density277 people/km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm210Official
Population27,743 people1 Jan 2026SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.10Official

International community in Færder

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Ancestry or ethnicity

Norwegian-born to immigrant parents; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total7482.7%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions5432.0%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand2050.7%
Iraq1200.4%
Vietnam650.2%
Syria580.2%
Lithuania410.1%
Poland350.1%
Afghanistan340.1%
Eritrea300.1%
Somalia240.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Philippines230.1%
Iran190.1%
Bosnia-Herzegovina170.1%
India160.1%
Latvia140.1%
Germany140.1%
Kosovo140.1%
Ukraine120.0%
Hungary120.0%
Lebanon120.0%
United States110.0%
Denmark100.0%
Russia100.0%
Congo100.0%
Sweden90.0%
Romania90.0%
United Kingdom80.0%
Morocco80.0%
Iceland60.0%
Czech Republic60.0%
Tunisia60.0%
Sri Lanka50.0%
China50.0%
Brazil50.0%
Belgium40.0%
Bulgaria40.0%
Portugal40.0%
Türkiye40.0%
Slovakia40.0%
Finland30.0%
Albania30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Spain30.0%
Moldova30.0%
North Macedonia30.0%
Serbia30.0%
Botswana30.0%
Côte d'Ivore30.0%
Egypt30.0%
Gambia30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Sudan30.0%
Uganda30.0%
Israel30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Palestine30.0%
Pakistan30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Ancestry or ethnicity

Immigrants; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total3,76313.6%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions2,2098.0%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1,5545.6%
Ukraine3201.1%
Poland3041.1%
Syria2741.0%
Iraq2300.8%
Lithuania2190.8%
Sweden2010.7%
Vietnam1590.6%
Afghanistan1570.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Philippines1320.5%
Germany1280.5%
Denmark1040.4%
Thailand970.3%
United Kingdom930.3%
Eritrea830.3%
Latvia640.2%
Somalia560.2%
Russia530.2%
Iran530.2%
Bosnia-Herzegovina520.2%
Kosovo500.2%
United States490.2%
Iceland460.2%
Romania460.2%
Brazil460.2%
India350.1%
Finland340.1%
Netherlands340.1%
Lebanon270.1%
Bulgaria230.1%
Portugal230.1%
Türkiye210.1%
Hungary210.1%
Sudan200.1%
China200.1%
Italy190.1%
Spain190.1%
Serbia190.1%
Slovakia140.1%
Congo140.1%
France130.1%
Greece120.0%
Australia120.0%
Ethiopia110.0%
Egypt110.0%
Morocco110.0%
Sri Lanka110.0%
Pakistan110.0%
Mexico110.0%
Austria100.0%
Tunisia100.0%
Palestine100.0%
Saudi Arabia100.0%
Estonia90.0%
Croatia90.0%
Canada90.0%
Chile90.0%
Venezuela90.0%
Belarus80.0%
Czech Republic80.0%
Colombia80.0%
Belgium70.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Rwanda70.0%
Jordan70.0%
South Korea70.0%
Albania60.0%
Moldova60.0%
North Macedonia60.0%
Tanzania60.0%
Japan60.0%
Burundi50.0%
Nigeria50.0%
Kazakhstan50.0%
Argentina50.0%
Greenland40.0%
Gambia40.0%
Kenya40.0%
South Africa40.0%
Cuba40.0%
El Salvador40.0%
Peru40.0%
Faroe Islands30.0%
Ireland30.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Angola30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Sierra Leone30.0%
Uganda30.0%
Taiwan30.0%
Hong Kong30.0%
Indonesia30.0%
Israel30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Cyprus30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Mongolia30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Singapore30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Jamaica30.0%
Nicaragua30.0%
Trinidad and Tobago30.0%
Guyana30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Uruguay30.0%
New Zealand30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Ancestry or ethnicity

Immigrants and Norwegian-born to immigrant parents; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total4,51116.3%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions2,7529.9%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1,7596.3%
Iraq3501.3%
Poland3391.2%
Ukraine3321.2%
Syria3321.2%
Lithuania2600.9%
Vietnam2240.8%
Sweden2100.8%
Afghanistan1910.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Philippines1550.6%
Germany1420.5%
Denmark1140.4%
Eritrea1130.4%
United Kingdom1010.4%
Thailand980.3%
Somalia800.3%
Latvia780.3%
Iran720.3%
Bosnia-Herzegovina690.3%
Kosovo640.2%
Russia630.2%
United States600.2%
Romania550.2%
Iceland520.2%
India510.2%
Brazil510.2%
Lebanon390.1%
Finland370.1%
Netherlands370.1%
Hungary330.1%
Bulgaria270.1%
Portugal270.1%
Türkiye250.1%
China250.1%
Congo240.1%
Sudan230.1%
Spain220.1%
Serbia220.1%
Italy200.1%
Morocco190.1%
Slovakia180.1%
Tunisia160.1%
Sri Lanka160.1%
Czech Republic140.1%
France130.1%
Greece130.1%
Egypt130.1%
Pakistan130.1%
Palestine120.0%
Australia120.0%
Belgium110.0%
Belarus110.0%
Ethiopia110.0%
Saudi Arabia110.0%
Mexico110.0%
Croatia100.0%
Austria100.0%
Canada100.0%
Venezuela100.0%
Estonia90.0%
North Macedonia90.0%
Jordan90.0%
Chile90.0%
Colombia90.0%
Albania80.0%
Nigeria80.0%
Moldova70.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Rwanda70.0%
South Korea70.0%
Cameroon60.0%
Tanzania60.0%
Israel60.0%
Japan60.0%
Burundi50.0%
Gambia50.0%
Kazakhstan50.0%
Argentina50.0%
Greenland40.0%
Faroe Islands40.0%
Côte d'Ivore40.0%
Kenya40.0%
South Africa40.0%
Uganda40.0%
Cuba40.0%
El Salvador40.0%
Peru40.0%
Ireland30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Angola30.0%
Botswana30.0%
Mali30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Sierra Leone30.0%
Zambia30.0%
United Arab Emirates30.0%
Taiwan30.0%
Hong Kong30.0%
Indonesia30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Cyprus30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Mongolia30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Singapore30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Jamaica30.0%
Nicaragua30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Uruguay30.0%
New Zealand30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Færder a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on housing · range 46–68%
Family64%strong on family, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents4,511 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons
Population27,743 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.
Median gross salary (regional)4,490 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.ssb.no
Unemployment rate1.8 %30 Jun 2026Official source · NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026
NO₂ — annual mean11 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NO NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Nedre Langgate)
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NO PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Nedre Langgate)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Registered Cars Count15,296 vehicles31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)19Official
Universities0 institutions31 Dec 2025HK-dir (DBH)15Independent · fylke observation

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Færder?

The published population was 27,743 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year..

Is the air quality good in Færder?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NO PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Nedre Langgate).

How safe is Færder?

Police recorded 4,290 incidents per 100,000 (2024-2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: data.ssb.no.

What is the unemployment rate in Færder?

The unemployment rate is 1.8 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Færder?

The median gross salary is 4,490 EUR/month. Source: data.ssb.no.

How many foreign residents live in Færder?

4,511 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons.

Is Færder a good place to live?

Færder may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people are in the Denmark ancestry or ethnicity group in Færder?

The official ancestry or ethnicity distribution records 10 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2026-01-01. This is a ancestry or ethnicity measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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  title = {Færder, Norway: salary, jobs, safety},
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