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Norway is divided into 18 counties (fylker in Norwegian). The counties are responsible for a range of services, including public transport, dental and health care, regional planning, cultural preservation, and emergency services.
Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe located on the Scandinavian Peninsula and bordered by Sweden, Finland, Russia, and the North Atlantic Ocean. The country is divided into 15 counties for administrative governance and regional administration. Oslo is the national capital and also the largest city in Norway.
The country includes fjords, glaciers, mountains, forests, Arctic islands, coastal plains, and northern tundra landscapes extending into the Arctic Circle. Different counties are known for fisheries, shipping, hydropower, oil and gas production, tourism, and winter sports.
Key Facts
- National capital: Oslo
- Total population: 5,650,000 (Official estimate 2025)
- Total area: 385,207 km² (148,729 sq miles)
- Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Bordering countries: Sweden, Finland, Russia
- Total Counties: 15
- Total Municipalities: 350+
List of Counties and Capitals of Norway
Total counties shown: 15 | Combined population: 5,650,000 | Combined area: 385,207 km²
| # | County Name | Capital City | Geographic Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agder | Kristiansand | Southern Norway | 16,434 | 320,000 |
| 2 | Akershus | Oslo | Eastern Norway | 5,245 | 730,000 |
| 3 | Buskerud | Drammen | Southeastern Norway | 14,927 | 275,000 |
| 4 | Finnmark | Vadsø | Arctic Norway | 48,631 | 75,000 |
| 5 | Innlandet | Hamar | Central Highlands | 52,114 | 375,000 |
| 6 | Møre og Romsdal | Molde | Western Fjords | 14,356 | 270,000 |
| 7 | Nordland | Bodø | Northern Coast | 38,482 | 240,000 |
| 8 | Oslo | Oslo | Capital Region | 454 | 720,000 |
| 9 | Østfold | Sarpsborg | Southeastern Borderlands | 4,181 | 315,000 |
| 10 | Rogaland | Stavanger | Southwestern Coast | 9,376 | 500,000 |
| 11 | Troms | Tromsø | Arctic Coast | 25,862 | 170,000 |
| 12 | Telemark | Skien | Southern Interior | 15,296 | 175,000 |
| 13 | Trøndelag | Steinkjer | Central Norway | 42,202 | 485,000 |
| 14 | Vestfold | Tønsberg | Oslofjord Region | 2,221 | 260,000 |
| 15 | Vestland | Bergen | Western Norway | 33,868 | 650,000 |
Largest Counties by Area
- Innlandet - 20,122 sq mi (52,114 km²)
- Finnmark - 18,777 sq mi (48,631 km²)
- Trøndelag - 16,295 sq mi (42,202 km²)
- Nordland - 14,858 sq mi (38,482 km²)
- Vestland - 13,077 sq mi (33,868 km²)
- Troms - 9,985 sq mi (25,862 km²)
- Agder - 6,345 sq mi (16,434 km²)
- Telemark - 5,906 sq mi (15,296 km²)
Most Populous Counties
- Akershus - Population: 730,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Oslo - Population: 720,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Vestland - Population: 650,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Rogaland - Population: 500,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Trøndelag - Population: 485,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Innlandet - Population: 375,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Agder - Population: 320,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Østfold - Population: 315,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Smallest Counties by Area
- Oslo - 175 sq mi (454 km²)
- Vestfold - 857 sq mi (2,221 km²)
- Østfold - 1,614 sq mi (4,181 km²)
- Akershus - 2,025 sq mi (5,245 km²)
- Rogaland - 3,620 sq mi (9,376 km²)
- Møre og Romsdal - 5,543 sq mi (14,356 km²)
Counties by Geographic Grouping
- Arctic Coast: Troms
- Arctic Norway: Finnmark
- Capital Region: Oslo
- Central Highlands: Innlandet
- Central Norway: Trøndelag
- Eastern Norway: Akershus
- Northern Coast: Nordland
- Oslofjord Region: Vestfold
- Southern Interior: Telemark
- Southern Norway: Agder
- Southeastern Borderlands: Østfold
- Southeastern Norway: Buskerud
- Southwestern Coast: Rogaland
- Western Fjords: Møre og Romsdal
- Western Norway: Vestland
Landlocked Counties
- Akershus
- Buskerud
- Innlandet
Counties with Coastline
- Agder
- Finnmark
- Møre og Romsdal
- Nordland
- Oslo
- Østfold
- Rogaland
- Troms
- Telemark
- Trøndelag
- Vestfold
- Vestland
Counties Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Sweden: Akershus, Innlandet, Nordland, Østfold, Telemark, Trøndelag, Troms, Vestland
- Finland: Finnmark, Troms
- Russia: Finnmark
Major Cities and Economic Activities
| County | Major City | Main Economic Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo | Oslo | Finance, government, and technology |
| Rogaland | Stavanger | Oil and gas production |
| Vestland | Bergen | Shipping and tourism |
| Nordland | Bodø | Fishing and aquaculture |
| Finnmark | Hammerfest | Arctic energy and fisheries |
| Trøndelag | Trondheim | Education and research |
Sources
- Statistics Norway
- World Bank - Norway Data
- CIA World Factbook - Norway
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Norway
- Government of Norway
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