Nordkapp: population and statistics
Nordkapp has a population of 2,945 (2026) across 892.0 km², or 3.3 people per km². It ranks 233 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,945 residents
- 892.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Nordkapp ranks No. 6 by population.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Nordkapp, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 0.5% in Nordkapp, compared with an average of 2.2% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 42.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 52° generates about 740 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 inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 124,930 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lebesby, 50.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta (11,391 residents), 91 km away.
Nordkapp in numbers
All indicators for Nordkapp
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 | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 20.3% | 23.7% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.1% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 337 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,951 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 219 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 0.5% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 7.0% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.2% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 248 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.6% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 145 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.9 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 225 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 608 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 199 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 206.5 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 487,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 735 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 249.6 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 35 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.4% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 114,105 | – | 112,411 | ranked 51 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 329 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 326 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 19.6% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 73 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nordkapp | 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 | Nordkapp | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Nordkapp over time
Nordkapp had 3,276 residents in 2016 and 2,945 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,075 |
| 2022 | 2,947 |
| 2023 | 2,932 |
| 2024 | 2,951 |
| 2025 | 2,956 |
| 2026 | 2,945 |
Where is Nordkapp?
Business sectors: Nordkapp
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing42.8% ×4.2
- Real estate7.7% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade6.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×1.8
- Construction5.5% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Nordkapp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nordkapp?
Nordkapp has 2,945 residents (2026), ranking 233 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nordkapp?
Nordkapp covers 892.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Nordkapp growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nordkapp went from 3,276 to 2,945, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Nordkapp?
Nordkapp is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.978, longitude 25.975.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Nordkapp?
In Nordkapp, “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 Nordkapp?
In Nordkapp, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nordkapp?
In Nordkapp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 52° produces about 740 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nordkapp?
The nearest to Nordkapp are Lebesby (50 km), Måsøy (50 km), Gamvik (76 km), Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta (91 km), Porsanger - Porsángu - Porsanki (110 km).