Måsøy: population and statistics
Måsøy has a population of 1,089 (2026) across 1,068.0 km², or 1.0 people per km². It ranks 329 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,089 residents
- 1,068.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 284 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Måsøy ranks No. 13 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Måsøy, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.6 per 1,000 inh. in Måsøy, compared with an average of 13.4 per 1,000 inh. in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 48.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 51° generates about 755 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 149,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta (11,391 residents), 42 km away.
Måsøy in numbers
All indicators for Måsøy
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 | Måsøy | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 294 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.2% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 346 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Måsøy | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 722 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 330 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 0.9% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 341 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 11.8% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.1% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.0% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 343.4 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Måsøy | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 239 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 316 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 219.5 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 451,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 335 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 277 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 316 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 254.4 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Måsøy | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.0% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 191 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 | Måsøy | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 419 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 347 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 | Måsøy | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 27.4% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 17 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Måsøy | 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 | Måsøy | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 20.7% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 344 of 351 |
Population of Måsøy over time
Måsøy had 1,215 residents in 2016 and 1,089 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,197 |
| 2022 | 1,162 |
| 2023 | 1,119 |
| 2024 | 1,113 |
| 2025 | 1,098 |
| 2026 | 1,089 |
Where is Måsøy?
Business sectors: Måsøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing48.7% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.5% ×0.8
- Real estate5.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×1.5
- Construction3.8% ×0.4
- Manufacturing3.4% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Måsøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Måsøy?
Måsøy has 1,089 residents (2026), ranking 329 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Måsøy?
Måsøy covers 1,068.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Måsøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Måsøy went from 1,215 to 1,089, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Måsøy?
Måsøy is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.751, longitude 24.785.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Måsøy?
In Måsøy, “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.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Måsøy?
In Måsøy, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Måsøy?
In Måsøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 51° produces about 755 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Måsøy?
The nearest to Måsøy are Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta (42 km), Nordkapp (50 km), Porsanger - Porsángu - Porsanki (78 km), Hasvik (93 km), Lebesby (96 km).