Categories in Egersund
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Egersund
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 162 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 75 | 21 years |
| Unreachable | 69 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 66 | — |
| Shopping | 58 | 46 years |
| Buses and trains | 52 | — |
| Real estate | 48 | 35 years |
| Education | 40 | 35 years |
| Electronics stores | 38 | 18 years |
| Restaurants | 37 | 16 years |
| Beauty salons | 35 | 10 years |
Egersund Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 5,218 |
| Male Population | 2,657 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,561 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +35.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +155.8% |
| Median Age | 38 years (Male: 37.2, Female: 38.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $40,571 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 58.45133, 5.99970 |
| Postal Codes | 4370, 4371, 4372, 4373, 4378, More |
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Egersund Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,864 | 2,861 | 2,040 | 1,439 | 5,218 | 5,282 | 5,522 |
| Population Density | 909.2 / km² | 673.2 / km² | 480 / km² | 338.6 / km² | 1,227.8 / km² | 1,242.8 / km² | 1,299.3 / km² |
Egersund Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 155.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egersund | +35% | +82.4% | +155.8% |
| Rogaland | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — |
Egersund Median Age
Median Age: 38 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egersund | 38 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 37.2 yrs |
| Rogaland | 35.9 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Egersund Population Density
Population Density: 1,228 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egersund | 5,218 | 4.25 km² | 1,228 / km² |
| Rogaland | 472,447 | 16,531.3 km² | 28.6 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Egersund Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Egersund
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Egersund
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Egersund
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Egersund Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,630 | $43,113 | $49,208 | $27,126 | $32,273 | $26,381 | $49,977 | $40,571 |
| Total GDP | $124.1M | $158.9M | $185.5M | $104.7M | $130.3M | $113.1M | $227M | $188.2M |
Egersund CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egersund | 95,770 tn | 18.35 tn | 22,534.1 tons/km² |
| Rogaland | 5,201,816 tn | 11.01 tn | 314.7 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 95,770 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,534.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/07 | 10:30 AM | 4.4 | 75.8 km | 29,800 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/93 | 1:15 PM | 3 | 53.9 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/93 | 1:13 PM | 3 | 74.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/91 | 4:07 AM | 3.1 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/84 | 8:02 PM | 3.9 | 98.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/84 | 8:02 PM | 3.1 | 79.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
Egersund
The town of Egersund was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). It was merged with the surrounding municipality of Eigersund January 1, 1965. has one of the best natural harbours in Norway, and it used to be the la..
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