Kristiansand
Kristiansand has a population of 119,287 people; a published rent or housing observation of 10.3279 µg/m³; a published salary observation of 4,550 EUR/month; a published area of 645 km2. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
DemographicsFamily EducationHealthcareHousingWork IncomeClimate AirCost LivingMobility AdminSafety
Foreign Population Total24,825 peoplecity · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons
Population Total119,287 peoplekommune · Verified 2026-07-11Independent source · Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)
Air Quality No2 Current Ug M310.3279 µg/m³city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Official NO2 latest published hourly observation for exact in-kommune background station input(s).
Rent 1br Center Eur Month1,250 EUR/monthkommune_estimated · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · Eiendom Norge
Rent Reference Eur Per M2 Month15 EUR/m²/monthkommune_estimated · Verified 2026-07-11Independent source · Eiendom Norge
Dwellings Count1,229 dwellingskommune · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-15
6 published facts
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Quality No2 Annual Ug M3 | 9.1842 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial NO2 2025 calendar-year station aggregate for exact in-kommune background station input(s). Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Air Quality Pm10 Annual Ug M3 | 11.005 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial PM10 2025 calendar-year station aggregate for exact in-kommune background station input(s). Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Air Quality Pm25 Annual Ug M3 | 7.9084 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial PM2.5 2025 calendar-year station aggregate for exact in-kommune background station input(s). Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Climate Avg Temp Annual C | 7 °C | Official sourceMET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Climate Avg Temp Jan C | 0 °C | Official sourceMET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Climate Precipitation Mm Year | 1,200 mm/year | Official sourceMET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
14 published facts
Cost Living
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnetrygd Eur Month | 150.68 EUR/month | Official sourceNAV Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Employer Social Contribution Percent | 14.1 % | Official sourceSkatteetaten Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Ev Charging Points | 1,100 points | Official sourceNOBIL Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Ev Share Percent | 65 % | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Gp Per 1000 | 0.88 per_1000 | Official sourceHelsedirektoratet Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Immigration Office Url | https://www.udi.no/en/about-udi/contact-udi/service-centres/ url | Official sourceUDI (Utlendingsdirektoratet) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Kindergarten Coverage 1 5 Pct | 92 % | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Monthly Transit Pass Eur | 65 EUR/month | Official sourceAgder Kollektivtrafikk Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Municipal Tax Rate Percent | 22 % | Official sourceSkatteetaten Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Registered Cars Count | 60,302 vehicles | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Top nationalities | Polish; Lithuanian; Bosnian; Kosovan; Iraqi | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Transit Operators | 0: Agder Kollektivtrafikk · 1: Vy list | Official sourceEntur AS Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Universities Count | 1 institutions | Official sourceHK-dir (DBH) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Wealth Tax Percent | 1 % | Official sourceSkatteetaten Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
1 published fact
Demographics
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Total | 119,287 people | Independent sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
3 published facts
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare Coverage 3 6 Pct | 93 % | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Top nationalities | 3 | Independent sourceUtdanningsdirektoratet Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
| School Count | 30 schools | Independent sourceUtdanningsdirektoratet Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
2 published facts
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Per 1000 | 4 per_1000 | Official sourceHelsedirektoratet Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Physicians Per 100k | 400 per_100k | Independent sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
4 published facts
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Quality No2 Current Ug M3 | 10.3279 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial NO2 latest published hourly observation for exact in-kommune background station input(s). Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Dwellings Count | 1,229 dwellings | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Rent 1br Center Eur Month | 1,250 EUR/month | Official sourceEiendom Norge Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Rent Reference Eur Per M2 Month | 15 EUR/m²/month | Independent sourceEiendom Norge Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
5 published facts
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Density Per 1000 | 506 cars/1000 residents | Official sourceSSB 07849 Personbil1 sum / SSB 11342 population Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| City Area Km2 | 645 km2 | Official sourceSSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year. Source-backed value | 2026-07-14 |
| Foreign Population Pct | 17.5 % | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Foreign Population Total | 24,825 people | Official sourceSSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Population Density Per Km2 | 185 people/km² | Official sourceSSB 11342 ArealKm2 Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
2 published facts
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureaucracy Sla Days | 90 days | Official sourceUDI (Utlendingsdirektoratet) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Public Transport Score | 65 score_0_100 | Official sourceEntur (derived) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
1 published fact
Safety
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate Per 100k | 6,700 per_100k | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
4 published facts
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Coverage Pct | 92 % | Official sourceNkom (Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Median Salary Eur Month | 4,550 EUR/month | Independent sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
| Top Employment Sector | Public services, oil services nace_sector | Official sourceStatistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Unemployment Rate Percent | 3.5 % | Independent sourceNAV Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
Sources
SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / PersonsOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)Independent source · Checked 2026-07-16Official NO2 latest published hourly observation for exact in-kommune background station input(s).Official source · Checked 2026-07-16Eiendom NorgeOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16Eiendom NorgeIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-16Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)Official source · Checked 2026-07-16
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