Unjárga - Nesseby: population and statistics
Unjárga - Nesseby has a population of 874 (2026) across 1,363.0 km², or 0.6 people per km². It ranks 342 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 874 residents
- 1,363.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 87 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku, Unjárga - Nesseby ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Unjárga - Nesseby, compared with an average of 8.3% in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 26.7% nationally.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): 80.9 years in Unjárga - Nesseby, compared with an average of 80.9 years in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku and 83.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 42.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 51° generates about 722 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 190,896 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.8 times lower than the national average.
Unjárga - Nesseby in numbers
All indicators for Unjárga - Nesseby
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 | Unjárga - Nesseby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 45 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) | 15.6% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 312 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unjárga - Nesseby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 591 | 42,158 | 2,760,619 | ranked 341 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.8% | 2.2% | 16.4% | ranked 315 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.0% | 20.7% | 21.8% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 97.0% | 83.0% | 89.9% | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 8.3% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 448.5 per 1,000 inh. | 151.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unjárga - Nesseby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 168 | 10,657 | 656,492 | ranked 340 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 192.2 per 1,000 inh. | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 508,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 145 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 181 per 1,000 inh. | 12,488 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 341 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 207.1 per 1,000 inh. | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 per 1,000 inh. | 13.4 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unjárga - Nesseby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.4% | 68.9% | 67.5% | ranked 275 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unjárga - Nesseby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 659 per 1,000 inh. | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.4% | 11.5% | 19.7% | ranked 278 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Unjárga - Nesseby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.9% | 17.5% | 15.2% | ranked 258 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Unjárga - Nesseby | 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 | Unjárga - Nesseby | Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.4% | 31.6% | 27.5% | ranked 126 of 351 |
Population of Unjárga - Nesseby over time
Unjárga - Nesseby had 959 residents in 2016 and 874 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 880 |
| 2022 | 854 |
| 2023 | 864 |
| 2024 | 859 |
| 2025 | 868 |
| 2026 | 874 |
Where is Unjárga - Nesseby?
Business sectors: Unjárga - Nesseby
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing42.3% ×4.1
- Construction9.5% ×0.9
- Real estate6.5% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade3.6% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Unjárga - Nesseby
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unjárga - Nesseby?
Unjárga - Nesseby has 874 residents (2026), ranking 342 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Unjárga - Nesseby?
Unjárga - Nesseby covers 1,363.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Unjárga - Nesseby growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unjárga - Nesseby went from 959 to 874, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Unjárga - Nesseby?
Unjárga - Nesseby is in Finnmark - Finnmárku - Finmarkku. Latitude 70.133, longitude 28.600.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Unjárga - Nesseby?
In Unjárga - Nesseby, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men): what is the figure for Unjárga - Nesseby?
In Unjárga - Nesseby, “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.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unjárga - Nesseby?
In Unjárga - Nesseby, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 51° produces about 722 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unjárga - Nesseby?
The nearest to Unjárga - Nesseby are Deatnu - Tana (17 km), Vadsø (44 km), Båtsfjord (63 km), Sør-Varanger (71 km), Berlevåg (83 km).