Stavanger Population 2026

Stavanger has a population of 151,669, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇳🇴 Norway, located in Rogaland. Roughly 2.7% of Norway's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Oslo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

151,669

Rank in Norway

Coordinates

58.97°N, 5.73°E

~15 m elevation · Europe/Oslo

Distance to capital (Oslo)

302 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rogaland

City	Population	Rank in Norway
Sandnes	85,386	#8
Haugesund	40,321	#18
Sola	29,541	#23
Time	19,781	#34

Cities near Stavanger

Sola29,541 people · ~10 km away
Sandnes85,386 people · ~13 km away
Time19,781 people · ~26 km away
Haugesund40,321 people · ~56 km away
Nesttun35,638 people · ~151 km away
Kristiansand117,237 people · ~160 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Stavanger?

Stavanger has a population of 151,669 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Norway.

What region is Stavanger in?

Stavanger is located in Rogaland, Norway.

Is Stavanger the capital of Norway?

No, the capital of Norway is Oslo, about 302 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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