Skjåk: population and statistics
Skjåk has a population of 2,185 (2026) across 1,965.0 km², or 1.1 people per km². It ranks 274 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,185 residents
- 1,965.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1,160 m
Key points
Among the 46 municipalities in Innlandet, Skjåk ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Skjåk, compared with an average of 11.0% in Innlandet and 26.7% nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 748 per 1,000 inh. in Skjåk, compared with an average of 633 per 1,000 inh. in Innlandet and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 38.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 838 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 275,210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lom, 33.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stranda (4,333 residents), 58 km away.
Skjåk in numbers
All indicators for Skjåk
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 | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 1,000 inh. | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | ranked 29 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.7% | 17.8% | 18.7% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,367 | 205,974 | 2,760,619 | ranked 260 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.4% | 18.2% | 16.4% | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.7% | 20.8% | 21.8% | ranked 271 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.2% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 39 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 11.0% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 331.8 per 1,000 inh. | 235.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 90 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 442 | 48,243 | 656,492 | ranked 236 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 202.3 per 1,000 inh. | 127.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 488,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 230 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 541 per 1,000 inh. | 62,253 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 236 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 247.6 per 1,000 inh. | 164.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.3 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.3% | 65.7% | 67.5% | ranked 85 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 748 per 1,000 inh. | 633 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 8.8% | 18.8% | 19.7% | ranked 336 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 8.7% | 15.1% | 15.2% | ranked 344 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.2 years | 82.2 | 82.8 | ranked 259 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Skjåk | Innlandet | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.3% | 30.3% | 27.5% | ranked 272 of 351 |
Population of Skjåk over time
Skjåk had 2,204 residents in 2016 and 2,185 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,183 |
| 2022 | 2,151 |
| 2023 | 2,147 |
| 2024 | 2,141 |
| 2025 | 2,179 |
| 2026 | 2,185 |
Where is Skjåk?
Business sectors: Skjåk
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38.8% ×3.8
- Construction8.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.3% ×0.7
- Real estate7.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.5
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×1.3
- Transport and storage3.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Skjåk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skjåk?
Skjåk has 2,185 residents (2026), ranking 274 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Skjåk?
Skjåk covers 1,965.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Skjåk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Skjåk went from 2,204 to 2,185, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Skjåk?
Skjåk is in Innlandet. Latitude 61.936, longitude 7.960.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Skjåk?
In Skjåk, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Skjåk?
In Skjåk, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 748 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Skjåk?
In Skjåk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 838 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Skjåk?
The nearest to Skjåk are Lom (34 km), Lesja (47 km), Fjord (55 km), Stranda (58 km), Stryn (59 km).