Fredrikstad Population 2026

Fredrikstad has a population of 83,761, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇳🇴 Norway, located in Østfold. Roughly 1.5% of Norway's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Oslo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Fredrikstad (capital Oslo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

83,761

Rank in Norway

Coordinates

59.22°N, 10.93°E

~6 m elevation · Europe/Oslo

Distance to capital (Oslo)

78 km

48 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Østfold

City	Population	Rank in Norway
Sarpsborg	59,038	#12
Moss	49,668	#16
Halden	21,970	#31

Cities near Fredrikstad

Sarpsborg59,038 people · ~13 km away
Halden21,970 people · ~28 km away
Moss49,668 people · ~29 km away
Tønsberg55,387 people · ~30 km away
Horten27,178 people · ~34 km away
Sandefjord64,345 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fredrikstad?

Fredrikstad has a population of 83,761 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Norway.

What region is Fredrikstad in?

Fredrikstad is located in Østfold, Norway.

Is Fredrikstad the capital of Norway?

No, the capital of Norway is Oslo, about 78 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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