Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino: population and statistics
Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino has a population of 2,886 (2026) across 8,972.0 km², or 0.3 people per km². It ranks 237 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,886 residents
- 8,972.0 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 320 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino ranks No. 7 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 8.6% in Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino, compared with an average of 17.5% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 45.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 787 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,256,583 football pitches.
- Its population density is 61.7 times lower than the national average.
Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino in numbers
All indicators for Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino
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 | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 262 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.5% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 89 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,397 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 258 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 0.6% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 344 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.4% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 216 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.7% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 80 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.6% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 306 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 155.2 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 174 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 709 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 179 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 245.7 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 452,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 902 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 180 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 312.5 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.7% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 554 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 256 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 6.9% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 347 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 8.6% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 346 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | 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 | Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.3% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 63 of 351 |
Population of Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino over time
Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino had 2,956 residents in 2016 and 2,886 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,920 |
| 2022 | 2,877 |
| 2023 | 2,847 |
| 2024 | 2,848 |
| 2025 | 2,852 |
| 2026 | 2,886 |
Where is Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
Neighbouring municipalities
Business sectors: Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing45.0% ×4.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication4.4% ×0.9
- Real estate4.1% ×0.4
- Construction4.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino has 2,886 residents (2026), ranking 237 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino covers 8,972.0 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino went from 2,956 to 2,886, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 69.012, longitude 23.041.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
In Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino, “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 Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
In Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 8.6% (2025), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
In Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 787 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino?
The nearest to Guovdageaidnu - Kautokeino are Kvænangen (107 km), Alta (107 km), Kárásjohka - Karasjok (110 km), Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono (113 km), Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (115 km).