Loppa: population and statistics
Loppa has a population of 846 (2026) across 671.0 km², or 1.3 people per km². It ranks 344 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 846 residents
- 671.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 280 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Loppa ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 11.8% in Loppa, compared with an average of 18.4% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 19.6% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 2.0% in Loppa, compared with an average of 20.7% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 671 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 93,978 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hasvik, 39.2 km away.
Loppa in numbers
All indicators for Loppa
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 | Loppa | 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 315 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.1% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 11.8% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 350 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Loppa | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 706 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 332 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) | 2.0% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 351 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.2% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 167 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.0% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 178.5 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 159 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Loppa | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 152 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 342 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.7 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 451,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 154 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 182.0 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 134 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Loppa | 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) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Loppa | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 7.0% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 345 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Loppa | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 22.2% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 47 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Loppa | 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 | Loppa | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.7% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Population of Loppa over time
Loppa had 951 residents in 2016 and 846 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 860 |
| 2022 | 859 |
| 2023 | 862 |
| 2024 | 864 |
| 2025 | 864 |
| 2026 | 846 |
Where is Loppa?
Business sectors: Loppa
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.7% ×2.5
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.4
- Real estate7.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade7.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×1.9
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.2
- Construction4.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Loppa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loppa?
Loppa has 846 residents (2026), ranking 344 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Loppa?
Loppa covers 671.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Loppa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Loppa went from 951 to 846, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Loppa?
Loppa is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.239, longitude 22.349.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Loppa?
In Loppa, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 11.8% (2026), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Loppa?
In Loppa, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 2.0% (2026), ranking 351 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Loppa?
In Loppa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 671 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Loppa?
The nearest to Loppa are Hasvik (39 km), Kvænangen (41 km), Alta (46 km), Skjervøy (66 km), Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta (68 km).