Hasvik: population and statistics
Hasvik has a population of 987 (2026) across 534.0 km², or 1.8 people per km². It ranks 336 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 987 residents
- 534.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 220 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Hasvik ranks No. 15 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Hasvik, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 0.3% in Hasvik, compared with an average of 2.2% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 41.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 773 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 74,790 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Loppa, 39.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta (11,391 residents), 51 km away.
Hasvik in numbers
All indicators for Hasvik
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 | Hasvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 211 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.7% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hasvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 685 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 336 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 0.3% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 347 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 7.8% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 340 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.8% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 202 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 178.3 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hasvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 199 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 331 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 201.6 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 459,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 316 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 212 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 334 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 214.8 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.3 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hasvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.8% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hasvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 8.1% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 337 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hasvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 29.0% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 12 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hasvik | 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 | Hasvik | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.3% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 335 of 351 |
Population of Hasvik over time
Hasvik had 1,054 residents in 2016 and 987 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 983 |
| 2022 | 964 |
| 2023 | 970 |
| 2024 | 979 |
| 2025 | 977 |
| 2026 | 987 |
Where is Hasvik?
Business sectors: Hasvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.8% ×4.1
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Real estate6.6% ×0.6
- Construction5.6% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×1.5
- Other service activities4.6% ×1.2
- Education3.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hasvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hasvik?
Hasvik has 987 residents (2026), ranking 336 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hasvik?
Hasvik covers 534.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Hasvik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hasvik went from 1,054 to 987, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Hasvik?
Hasvik is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.592, longitude 22.303.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Hasvik?
In Hasvik, “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 dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Hasvik?
In Hasvik, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 0.3% (2026), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hasvik?
In Hasvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 773 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hasvik?
The nearest to Hasvik are Loppa (39 km), Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta (51 km), Alta (78 km), Kvænangen (78 km), Skjervøy (83 km).