Lebesby: population and statistics
Lebesby has a population of 1,249 (2026) across 3,231.0 km², or 0.4 people per km². It ranks 318 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,249 residents
- 3,231.0 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 88 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Lebesby ranks No. 12 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Lebesby, 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 Lebesby, compared with an average of 2.2% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 49.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 719 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.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 452,521 football pitches.
- Its population density is 46.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gamvik, 25.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nordkapp (2,945 residents), 50 km away.
Lebesby in numbers
All indicators for Lebesby
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 | Lebesby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 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) | 14.7% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 328 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lebesby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 792 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 318 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) | 12.7% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.6% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.4% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 392.3 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lebesby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 273 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 296 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 218.6 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 459,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 291 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 311 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 233.0 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.0 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lebesby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.7% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lebesby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 452 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 339 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 7.8% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 340 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lebesby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 22.1% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 48 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lebesby | 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 | Lebesby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.2% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 277 of 351 |
Population of Lebesby over time
Lebesby had 1,318 residents in 2016 and 1,249 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,271 |
| 2022 | 1,221 |
| 2023 | 1,226 |
| 2024 | 1,215 |
| 2025 | 1,238 |
| 2026 | 1,249 |
Where is Lebesby?
Business sectors: Lebesby
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing49.4% ×4.8
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade6.6% ×0.6
- Construction5.2% ×0.5
- Real estate4.4% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.9
- Public administration and defence3.7% ×5.0
- Professional, scientific and technical3.3% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Lebesby
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lebesby?
Lebesby has 1,249 residents (2026), ranking 318 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lebesby?
Lebesby covers 3,231.0 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Lebesby growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lebesby went from 1,318 to 1,249, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Lebesby?
Lebesby is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.945, longitude 27.351.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Lebesby?
In Lebesby, “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 Lebesby?
In Lebesby, “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 Lebesby?
In Lebesby, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 719 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lebesby?
The nearest to Lebesby are Gamvik (26 km), Nordkapp (50 km), Berlevåg (64 km), Deatnu - Tana (89 km), Måsøy (96 km).