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Norway · Counties (fylker)

Norway Counties (Fylker) Map Maker

Create a free custom map of Norway's 15 counties (fylker), often searched for as Norway regions. Colour each county, add a title and legend, and export a polished PNG.

15 selectable counties High-detail coastline PNG export

Example MapSculpt map showing projected population change in Norway, 2026–2050
Statistics Norway (SSB) · Regional Population Projections 2026

Norway map features

Custom colours

Use quick colours, the colour picker, or a hex value.

Title and legend

Add context directly to the map before exporting.

Regional groupings

Apply built-in Norway groupings when they match your story.

Interactive editing

Paint, erase, pan, zoom, and fine-tune the map in the editor.

PNG export

Download a finished map ready for reports, slides, and the web.

Workflow guide

Create your Norway counties map in four steps

The same MapSculpt workflow, focused on the Norway canvas.

  1. 01

    Open the Norway map

    Jump straight into the existing Norway Counties editor.

  2. 02

    Choose a colour

    Pick a preset colour or use the custom colour picker or a hex value.

  3. 03

    Paint the counties

    Select the individual counties that matter, or apply a regional grouping.

  4. 04

    Add context and export

    Add a title and legend, position them on the canvas, then export your PNG.

About this map

About the Norway counties map

MapSculpt's Norway map includes all 15 current counties (fylker), from Østfold and Oslo in the southeast to Troms and Finnmark in the north. Each county can be coloured independently, with built-in groupings for Eastern, Southern, Western, Trøndelag, and Northern Norway.

Use it to build choropleth-style maps, compare county-level data, highlight geographic patterns, or create presentation-ready graphics for reports, research, education, and data storytelling.

Built-in regional groupings

  • Eastern Norway
  • Southern Norway
  • Western Norway
  • Trøndelag
  • Northern Norway

Frequently asked questions

How can I color Norway's counties on a map?

Open MapSculpt's Norway counties map and click the county you want to color. You can choose different colors, create color categories, and add a legend.

How many counties does Norway have?

Norway has 15 counties. The current county structure took effect on January 1, 2024, when several previously merged counties were divided again.

Does the map show Norway's current county boundaries?

Yes. The map shows all 15 counties in Norway's current administrative division, including Østfold, Akershus, and Buskerud, which became separate counties again in 2024.

Can I download my own Norway counties map?

Yes. You can download the finished map as a PNG image and use it in presentations, reports, or educational materials.

Can I use the county map to visualize statistics?

Yes. You can manually color counties based on population trends or other regional differences and add a legend explaining what the colors mean.

Can I color multiple counties at once?

Yes. You can color counties individually or use MapSculpt's built-in regional groupings to color several areas at once.

Can I create maps for r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful, r/europe and other Reddit communities?

Yes. MapSculpt lets you create custom maps for data visualizations, geographic comparisons and original map posts. You can color countries or regions using, for example, Eurostat data or other official sources, add a clear title, legend and source, and download your map as a high-resolution PNG. For communities such as r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful, r/europe and other subreddits, use accurate data, explain your methodology where needed, and check each community’s posting rules before submitting.

Ready to map Norway?

Turn your data into a map in minutes.

Open the Norway Counties canvas and start colouring the counties that matter to your story.

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