Sarpsborg
Norway
- Inhabitants59,8002023
- Population growth59 800+2023
- Daily commuters12,000
- Employment rate72.5%2023
Sarpsborg is located in Østfold in southeastern Norway and is part of the Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg region, Norway's fifth-largest urban area. With close to 60,000 inhabitants, the city is an important part of an expansive regional corridor. The city has good transport connections via road and rail, with a strategic location for cross-border trade and commuting towards Sweden and Oslo.
Business climate
Sarpsborg has a strong industrial heritage with Borregaard as the dominant employer in specialty chemicals and materials. The city is also home to Norway's second-largest brewery group.
Municipality
Sarpsborg Municipality offers municipal services with schools, healthcare and cultural activities in an accessible urban environment.
Development
Sarpsborg is developing as part of the Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg axis with densification and new housing along existing transport corridors. The city's strategic location provides potential for continued growth and cross-border regional development.
