Sandnes Population 2026

Sandnes has a population of 85,386, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇳🇴 Norway, located in Rogaland. Roughly 1.5% of Norway's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Oslo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

85,386

Rank in Norway

Coordinates

58.85°N, 5.74°E

~8 m elevation · Europe/Oslo

Distance to capital (Oslo)

307 km

191 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rogaland

City	Population	Rank in Norway
Stavanger	151,669	#4
Haugesund	40,321	#18
Sola	29,541	#23
Time	19,781	#34

Cities near Sandnes

Sola29,541 people · ~6 km away
Stavanger151,669 people · ~13 km away
Time19,781 people · ~13 km away
Haugesund40,321 people · ~68 km away
Kristiansand117,237 people · ~153 km away
Nesttun35,638 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sandnes?

Sandnes has a population of 85,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Norway.

What region is Sandnes in?

Sandnes is located in Rogaland, Norway.

Is Sandnes the capital of Norway?

No, the capital of Norway is Oslo, about 307 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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