Gamvik: population and statistics
Gamvik has a population of 1,019 (2026) across 1,355.0 km², or 0.8 people per km². It ranks 334 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,019 residents
- 1,355.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 180 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Gamvik ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 3.9% in Gamvik, compared with an average of 11.5% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 32.8% nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Gamvik, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 48.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 726 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 189,776 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lebesby, 25.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nordkapp (2,945 residents), 76 km away.
Gamvik in numbers
All indicators for Gamvik
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 | Gamvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −16.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.4% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 332 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gamvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 769 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 320 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 1.5% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 340 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 2.8% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 349 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.4% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 13.8% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 238.5 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gamvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 227 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 320 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 222.8 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 438,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 233 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 329 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 228.7 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 60 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 270 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gamvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 60.8% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 335 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 12 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gamvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 345 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 3.9% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 351 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Gamvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 33.2% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gamvik | 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 | Gamvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 20.9% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 341 of 351 |
Population of Gamvik over time
Gamvik had 1,139 residents in 2016 and 1,019 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,097 |
| 2022 | 1,057 |
| 2023 | 1,054 |
| 2024 | 1,070 |
| 2025 | 1,051 |
| 2026 | 1,019 |
Where is Gamvik?
Business sectors: Gamvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing48.9% ×4.8
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Construction5.7% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade5.7% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.6
- Real estate4.4% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Gamvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gamvik?
Gamvik has 1,019 residents (2026), ranking 334 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gamvik?
Gamvik covers 1,355.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Gamvik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gamvik went from 1,139 to 1,019, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Gamvik?
Gamvik is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.917, longitude 28.050.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Gamvik?
In Gamvik, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 3.9% (2025), ranking 351 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Gamvik?
In Gamvik, “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.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gamvik?
In Gamvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 726 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gamvik?
The nearest to Gamvik are Lebesby (26 km), Berlevåg (39 km), Nordkapp (76 km), Deatnu - Tana (80 km), Båtsfjord (84 km).