Alta Population 2026

Alta has a population of 15,094, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇳🇴 Norway, located in Finnmark. Roughly 0.3% of Norway's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Oslo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,094

Rank in Norway

#40

Coordinates

69.97°N, 23.27°E

~65 m elevation · Europe/Oslo

Distance to capital (Oslo)

1,259 km

782 miles, straight line

Cities near Alta

Tromsdalen18,291 people · ~167 km away
Tromsø41,915 people · ~169 km away
Harstad20,953 people · ~294 km away
Bodø34,073 people · ~467 km away
Mo i Rana18,866 people · ~554 km away
Levanger20,171 people · ~864 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alta?

Alta has a population of 15,094 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Norway.

What region is Alta in?

Alta is located in Finnmark, Norway.

Is Alta the capital of Norway?

No, the capital of Norway is Oslo, about 1,259 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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