Berlevåg: population and statistics
Berlevåg has a population of 864 (2026) across 1,083.0 km², or 0.8 people per km². It ranks 343 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 864 residents
- 1,083.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Berlevåg ranks No. 17 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −32.4 per 1,000 inh. in Berlevåg, compared with an average of 3.2 per 1,000 inh. in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Berlevåg, compared with an average of 8.3% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 26.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 732 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 151,681 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gamvik, 38.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Båtsfjord (2,104 residents), 52 km away.
Berlevåg in numbers
All indicators for Berlevåg
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 | Berlevåg | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −32.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 350 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.1% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 347 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berlevåg | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 728 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 329 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.6% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 337 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 4.8% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.5% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 135 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 421.3 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berlevåg | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 171 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 338 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 197.9 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 454,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 326 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 178 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 342 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 206.0 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 89 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berlevåg | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 61.8% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 37 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Berlevåg | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 335 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Berlevåg | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.9% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 57 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Berlevåg | 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 | Berlevåg | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 18.3% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 350 of 351 |
Population of Berlevåg over time
Berlevåg had 1,000 residents in 2016 and 864 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 928 |
| 2022 | 906 |
| 2023 | 908 |
| 2024 | 892 |
| 2025 | 890 |
| 2026 | 864 |
Where is Berlevåg?
Business sectors: Berlevåg
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.7% ×3.4
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Real estate9.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.9
- Construction5.3% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade5.3% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Berlevåg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berlevåg?
Berlevåg has 864 residents (2026), ranking 343 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Berlevåg?
Berlevåg covers 1,083.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Berlevåg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berlevåg went from 1,000 to 864, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Berlevåg?
Berlevåg is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.857, longitude 29.093.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berlevåg?
In Berlevåg, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −32.4 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Berlevåg?
In Berlevåg, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berlevåg?
In Berlevåg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 732 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berlevåg?
The nearest to Berlevåg are Gamvik (39 km), Båtsfjord (52 km), Lebesby (64 km), Deatnu - Tana (81 km), Unjárga - Nesseby (83 km).