Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta: population and statistics
Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta has a population of 11,391 (2026) across 2,558.0 km², or 4.5 people per km². It ranks 103 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,391 residents
- 2,558.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 40 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 0.2% in Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta, compared with an average of 2.2% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 15.9% nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Real estate, with 13.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 752 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”.
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Median income before tax (gross income)”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 358,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta in numbers
All indicators for Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta
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 | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 307 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.7% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,339 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 97 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 0.2% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 350 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.7% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 118 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 73.0% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 327 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 14.5% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.0 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,203 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 117 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.6 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 272 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 549,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 34 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,349 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.4 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 333 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 260 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.2% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 55 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 125,437 | – | 112,411 | ranked 47 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.4% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 262 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 21.7% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 50 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | 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 | Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.9% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 79 of 351 |
Population of Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta over time
Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta had 11,490 residents in 2016 and 11,391 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,331 |
| 2022 | 11,274 |
| 2023 | 11,310 |
| 2024 | 11,338 |
| 2025 | 11,324 |
| 2026 | 11,391 |
Where is Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
Business sectors: Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Real estate13.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.7
- Construction7.9% ×0.7
- Transport and storage6.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta has 11,391 residents (2026), ranking 103 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta covers 2,558.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta went from 11,490 to 11,391, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.663, longitude 23.678.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
In Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 0.2% (2026), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
In Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta, “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 Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
In Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 752 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta?
The nearest to Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta are Måsøy (42 km), Hasvik (51 km), Loppa (68 km), Alta (79 km), Porsanger - Porsángu - Porsanki (83 km).