Båtsfjord: population and statistics
Båtsfjord has a population of 2,104 (2026) across 1,417.0 km², or 1.5 people per km². It ranks 278 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,104 residents
- 1,417.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 260 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Båtsfjord ranks No. 10 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Båtsfjord, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 35.4% in Båtsfjord, compared with an average of 17.5% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 51° generates about 738 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Share of population with immigrant background”.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 198,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vardø, 45.6 km away.
Båtsfjord in numbers
All indicators for Båtsfjord
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 287 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.5% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 284 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,202 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 284 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.0% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 327 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 4.6% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 347 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.9% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 241 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 8.1% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 105 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 191.1 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 151 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 295 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 291 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.2 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 462,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 308 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 285 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.5 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.7% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 17 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 334 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 7.2% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 343 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 35.4% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 3 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 80.9 years | 80.9 | 82.8 | ranked 334 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Båtsfjord | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.2% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 337 of 351 |
Population of Båtsfjord over time
Båtsfjord had 2,211 residents in 2016 and 2,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,200 |
| 2022 | 2,165 |
| 2023 | 2,117 |
| 2024 | 2,113 |
| 2025 | 2,107 |
| 2026 | 2,104 |
Where is Båtsfjord?
Business sectors: Båtsfjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.1% ×2.6
- Real estate12.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.8
- Construction6.2% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Båtsfjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Båtsfjord?
Båtsfjord has 2,104 residents (2026), ranking 278 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Båtsfjord?
Båtsfjord covers 1,417.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Båtsfjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Båtsfjord went from 2,211 to 2,104, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Båtsfjord?
Båtsfjord is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.483, longitude 29.933.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Båtsfjord?
In Båtsfjord, “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)” stands at 80.9 years (2025), ranking 334 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 82.8 years.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Båtsfjord?
In Båtsfjord, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 35.4% (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Båtsfjord?
In Båtsfjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 51° produces about 738 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Båtsfjord?
The nearest to Båtsfjord are Vardø (46 km), Vadsø (46 km), Berlevåg (52 km), Unjárga - Nesseby (63 km), Deatnu - Tana (73 km).