Bodø Population 2026
Bodø has a population of 34,073, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇳🇴 Norway, located in Nordland. Roughly 0.6% of Norway's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Oslo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,073
Rank in Norway
#21
Coordinates
67.28°N, 14.38°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Oslo
Distance to capital (Oslo)
839 km
521 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nordland
| City | Population | Rank in Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Mo i Rana | 18,866 | #35 |
Cities near Bodø
- Mo i Rana18,866 people · ~108 km away
- Harstad20,953 people · ~191 km away
- Tromsø41,915 people · ~323 km away
- Tromsdalen18,291 people · ~324 km away
- Levanger20,171 people · ~418 km away
- Stjørdalshalsen15,693 people · ~453 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bodø?
Bodø has a population of 34,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Norway.
What region is Bodø in?
Bodø is located in Nordland, Norway.
Is Bodø the capital of Norway?
No, the capital of Norway is Oslo, about 839 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.