Population, jobs, dominant industries and live openings for the 50 biggest Norwegian cities and municipalities, on one sortable table, one interactive map and one summary per city.
In short: Norway's 50 largest cities and municipalities (ranked by population of the municipality, SSB, 1 January 2026) range from Oslo (728,714) to Harstad (25,204). Together they have 3,698,874 residents, 66% of Norway. The five largest are Oslo (728,714), Bergen (294,860), Trondheim (218,460), Stavanger (151,669), Bærum (133,228). For each one this page shows jobs by workplace, the industries that dominate, live job ads, distance from Oslo and links to the job search and the guides.
By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 06/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
CITY (each row = one municipality)Official + live + modelled Source: SSB 06913 (population), 13470 (jobs), NAV feed (ads), OSRM (distance) · Data: pop. 1 Jan 2026 · jobs Q4 2025 · ads live 06/11/2026
"Jobs/100 res." (jobs per 100 residents) above 50 means many people commute in to work there (a regional job centre); well below means many residents commute out. "n/a": municipality borders changed in 2020 and 2024, so a like-for-like comparison does not exist.
City by city
1. Oslo Oslo county
Oslo has 728,714 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +10.7% between 2016 and 2026. It offers 538,130 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (15% of jobs), Real estate, professional and technical services (12% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs). Oslo is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in information and communication and finance and insurance. Today there are 1,473 live job ads (2.7 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care.
Bergen has 294,860 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +3.2% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 183,655 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (21% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs), Real estate, professional and technical services (8% of jobs). Bergen is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) and finance and insurance. Today there are 572 live job ads (3.1 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 461 km (467 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Trondheim has 218,460 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +5.2% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 131,908 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (20% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs), Real estate, professional and technical services (10% of jobs). Trondheim is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in real estate, professional and technical services and finance and insurance. Today there are 423 live job ads (3.2 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 487 km (450 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Stavanger has 151,669 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +14.3% between 2016 and 2026. It offers 91,149 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (20% of jobs), Mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) (14% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (8% of jobs). Stavanger is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) and information and communication. Today there are 275 live job ads (3.0 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 442 km (436 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Bærum has 133,228 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 76,155 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (16% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (12% of jobs), Information and communication (12% of jobs). Bærum is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in information and communication and mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction). Today there are 203 live job ads (2.7 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 15 km (19 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Kristiansand has 119,287 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +6.0% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 63,643 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (13% of jobs), Construction (9% of jobs). Kristiansand is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in other services and utilities, water and waste. Today there are 146 live job ads (2.3 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 323 km (266 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Drammen has 106,013 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 48,934 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (25% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (16% of jobs), Construction (10% of jobs). Drammen is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in retail and wholesale trade and construction. Today there are 164 live job ads (3.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 43 km (43 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Asker has 101,509 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 38,121 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (21% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (20% of jobs), Construction (11% of jobs). Asker is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in retail and wholesale trade and construction. Today there are 84 live job ads (2.2 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 24 km (28 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Lillestrøm has 96,771 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 43,792 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Retail and wholesale trade (21% of jobs), Health and social work (16% of jobs), Construction (10% of jobs). Lillestrøm is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in retail and wholesale trade and utilities, water and waste. Today there are 141 live job ads (3.2 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 22 km (24 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Fredrikstad has 86,243 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 34,264 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (14% of jobs), Construction (10% of jobs). Fredrikstad is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and construction. Today there are 116 live job ads (3.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 95 km (80 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Sandnes has 85,785 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +6.6% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 42,162 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (16% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (15% of jobs), Mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) (12% of jobs). Sandnes is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) and utilities, water and waste. Today there are 104 live job ads (2.5 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 426 km (423 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Tromsø has 79,943 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 48,081 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (27% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs), Construction (7% of jobs). Tromsø is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in accommodation and food service and health and social work. Today there are 298 live job ads (6.2 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 1755 km (1536 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Sandefjord has 67,062 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 30,920 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (19% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (16% of jobs), Construction (11% of jobs). Sandefjord is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and construction. Today there are 66 live job ads (2.1 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 123 km (100 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Nordre Follo has 65,381 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 25,427 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Retail and wholesale trade (26% of jobs), Health and social work (19% of jobs), Construction (8% of jobs). Nordre Follo is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in retail and wholesale trade and transport and storage. Today there are 66 live job ads (2.6 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 28 km (32 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Sarpsborg has 60,614 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 29,153 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (33% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs), Construction (9% of jobs). Sarpsborg is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in health and social work. Today there are 106 live job ads (3.6 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 93 km (77 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Tønsberg has 60,246 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 34,021 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (28% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (14% of jobs), Construction (8% of jobs). Tønsberg is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in health and social work. Today there are 102 live job ads (3.0 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 103 km (88 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Ålesund has 59,663 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 35,031 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (23% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (15% of jobs), Manufacturing (11% of jobs). Ålesund is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and finance and insurance. Today there are 165 live job ads (4.7 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 547 km (497 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Skien has 56,906 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 27,237 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (31% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (13% of jobs), Construction (8% of jobs). Skien is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in health and social work. Today there are 90 live job ads (3.3 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 133 km (130 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Bodø has 53,638 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +6.2% between 2016 and 2026. It offers 29,511 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (24% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (12% of jobs), Construction (8% of jobs). Bodø is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in transport and storage and accommodation and food service. Today there are 186 live job ads (6.3 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 1186 km (1112 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Moss has 53,207 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 22,231 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (26% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (17% of jobs), Manufacturing (8% of jobs). Moss is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in retail and wholesale trade and health and social work. Today there are 71 live job ads (3.2 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 63 km (54 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Lørenskog has 51,511 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 25,123 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (40% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (18% of jobs), Transport and storage (10% of jobs). Lørenskog is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in transport and storage and health and social work. Today there are 97 live job ads (3.9 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 20 km (25 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Larvik has 49,022 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 19,953 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (17% of jobs), Construction (12% of jobs). Larvik is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in construction and retail and wholesale trade. Today there are 46 live job ads (2.3 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 135 km (109 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Indre Østfold has 47,943 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 16,112 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (24% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (14% of jobs), Construction (11% of jobs). Indre Østfold is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing and construction. Today there are 55 live job ads (3.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 57 km (55 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Arendal has 46,603 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +3.4% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 22,507 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (27% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (13% of jobs), Construction (9% of jobs). Arendal is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in finance and insurance and health and social work. Today there are 75 live job ads (3.3 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 261 km (216 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Ullensaker has 45,982 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 29,939 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Transport and storage (26% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (17% of jobs), Health and social work (12% of jobs). Ullensaker is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in transport and storage and accommodation and food service. Today there are 58 live job ads (1.9 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 43 km (38 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Karmøy has 43,990 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +4.3% between 2016 and 2026. It offers 16,796 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (20% of jobs), Manufacturing (16% of jobs), Construction (13% of jobs). Karmøy is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and transport and storage. Today there are 48 live job ads (2.9 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Education. 445 km (456 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Øygarden has 40,641 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +5.1% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 15,386 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (18% of jobs), Manufacturing (16% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (12% of jobs). Øygarden is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and construction. Today there are 53 live job ads (3.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 476 km (482 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Haugesund has 38,663 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +4.6% between 2016 and 2026. It offers 23,114 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (26% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (13% of jobs), Manufacturing (10% of jobs). Haugesund is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) and utilities, water and waste. Today there are 110 live job ads (4.8 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 432 km (444 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Porsgrunn has 37,435 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 18,412 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (19% of jobs), Manufacturing (16% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (12% of jobs). Porsgrunn is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in utilities, water and waste and manufacturing. Today there are 53 live job ads (2.9 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 159 km (128 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Ringsaker has 36,199 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +3.7% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 15,643 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (23% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (17% of jobs), Manufacturing (16% of jobs). Ringsaker is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and agriculture, forestry and fishing. Today there are 56 live job ads (3.6 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 141 km (106 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Hamar has 33,817 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +7.3% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 20,935 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (12% of jobs), Other services (7% of jobs). Hamar is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in utilities, water and waste and finance and insurance. Today there are 66 live job ads (3.2 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 128 km (99 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Molde has 33,291 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +4.5% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 19,644 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (26% of jobs), Manufacturing (12% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs). Molde is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and health and social work. Today there are 66 live job ads (3.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 498 km (462 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Halden has 32,082 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 13,089 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Manufacturing (20% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs). Halden is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing. Today there are 33 live job ads (2.5 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 120 km (98 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Ringerike has 31,942 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 14,398 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (23% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (15% of jobs), Manufacturing (11% of jobs). Ringerike is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and real estate, professional and technical services. Today there are 52 live job ads (3.6 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 56 km (60 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Gjøvik has 31,350 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +3.1% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 17,060 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (28% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (15% of jobs), Construction (9% of jobs). Gjøvik is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in finance and insurance and health and social work. Today there are 74 live job ads (4.3 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 125 km (128 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Askøy has 30,600 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +3.4% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 8,813 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (26% of jobs), Manufacturing (15% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs). Askøy is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and health and social work. Today there are 50 live job ads (5.7 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Education. 473 km (478 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Alver has 30,285 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +3.2% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 11,490 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Manufacturing (20% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (10% of jobs). Alver is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and transport and storage. Today there are 30 live job ads (2.6 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 460 km (466 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Lillehammer has 29,669 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +4.1% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 17,370 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (26% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (14% of jobs), Construction (8% of jobs). Lillehammer is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in utilities, water and waste and accommodation and food service. Today there are 71 live job ads (4.1 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 185 km (146 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Sola has 29,541 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +13.2% between 2016 and 2026. It offers 28,434 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) (37% of jobs), Health and social work (9% of jobs), Transport and storage (8% of jobs). Sola is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) and transport and storage. Today there are 45 live job ads (1.6 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 435 km (431 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Kongsberg has 29,169 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 17,293 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Manufacturing (40% of jobs), Health and social work (17% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (9% of jobs). Kongsberg is a regional job centre that draws commuters from the surrounding area. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing. Today there are 99 live job ads (5.7 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 84 km (81 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Lier has 28,797 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 14,376 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Retail and wholesale trade (27% of jobs), Health and social work (14% of jobs), Manufacturing (12% of jobs). Lier is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in retail and wholesale trade and manufacturing. Today there are 49 live job ads (3.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Sales & service. 41 km (42 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Eidsvoll has 28,739 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 7,396 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (29% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (15% of jobs), Construction (9% of jobs). Eidsvoll is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in health and social work and retail and wholesale trade. Today there are 23 live job ads (3.1 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Sales & service. 73 km (62 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Horten has 28,173 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 11,910 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Manufacturing (23% of jobs), Health and social work (17% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs). Horten is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and transport and storage. Today there are 41 live job ads (3.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 95 km (85 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Færder has 27,743 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 7,266 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (33% of jobs), Construction (12% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (11% of jobs). Færder is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in health and social work and construction. Today there are 29 live job ads (4.0 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 108 km (96 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Holmestrand has 27,086 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 9,384 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (18% of jobs), Manufacturing (15% of jobs). Holmestrand is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and retail and wholesale trade. Today there are 37 live job ads (3.9 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 81 km (71 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Bjørnafjorden has 26,753 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +6.8% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 9,188 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (25% of jobs), Manufacturing (15% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (13% of jobs). Bjørnafjorden is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing and manufacturing. Today there are 46 live job ads (5.0 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 449 km (464 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Nittedal has 26,032 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 8,655 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Retail and wholesale trade (21% of jobs), Health and social work (21% of jobs), Manufacturing (17% of jobs). Nittedal is a place where many residents commute out to work elsewhere. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and retail and wholesale trade. Today there are 24 live job ads (2.8 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 26 km (36 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Rana has 25,844 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed -0.7% between 2016 and 2026. It offers 13,545 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (22% of jobs), Manufacturing (12% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (12% of jobs). Rana is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction). Today there are 59 live job ads (4.4 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 955 km (896 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Grimstad has 25,569 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). Its population changed +7.0% between 2021 and 2026. It offers 10,350 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (21% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (14% of jobs), Construction (9% of jobs). Grimstad is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Today there are 36 live job ads (3.5 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 277 km (229 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Harstad has 25,204 residents (SSB, 1 Jan 2026). It offers 12,690 jobs by workplace (Q4 2025); the largest employing industries are Health and social work (24% of jobs), Retail and wholesale trade (14% of jobs), Construction (9% of jobs). Harstad is a balanced local labour market. Compared with Norway as a whole, jobs are concentrated in mining and quarrying (incl. oil and gas extraction) and transport and storage. Today there are 78 live job ads (6.1 per 1,000 jobs), mostly in Health & social care. 1650 km (1440 min) by road from Oslo centre.
Oslo, with 728,714 residents in the municipality (SSB, 1 January 2026).
What are the five largest cities in Norway?
Oslo (728,714), Bergen (294,860), Trondheim (218,460), Stavanger (151,669), Bærum (133,228) (population of the municipality, SSB, 1 January 2026).
Which large city has the most job ads today?
Oslo, with 1,473 live NAV job ads on 06/11/2026.
How was this list made?
The 50 municipalities with the most residents on 1 January 2026 (SSB table 06913). Municipalities are used because jobs, wages and rents are published per municipality; the built-up urban area of a city can be larger.
Method and sources
Ranking: population of the municipality on 1 January 2026, SSB table 06913.