Aukra: population and statistics
Aukra has a population of 3,780 (2026) across 61.0 km², or 62.0 people per km². It ranks 212 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,780 residents
- 61.0 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 28 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Aukra ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Aukra, compared with an average of 11.2% in Møre og Romsdal and 26.7% nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 104.2 per 1,000 inh. in Aukra, compared with an average of 141.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 15.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 753 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,543 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Molde (33,291 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Aukra in numbers
All indicators for Aukra
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 | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 158 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 269 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.3% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 56 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,747 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 229 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.5% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 33.3% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 49 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.7% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.3 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 329 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 309 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 287 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.7 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 344 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 516,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 394 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.2 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 348 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 270 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.4% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 145 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 26.3% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 88 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.6% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 64 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.6 years | 83.6 | 82.8 | ranked 64 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Aukra | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.1% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 105 of 351 |
Population of Aukra over time
Aukra had 3,518 residents in 2016 and 3,780 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,522 |
| 2022 | 3,518 |
| 2023 | 3,654 |
| 2024 | 3,678 |
| 2025 | 3,759 |
| 2026 | 3,780 |
Where is Aukra?
Business sectors: Aukra
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.3% ×1.5
- Construction11.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing9.6% ×2.8
- Real estate9.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Aukra
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aukra?
Aukra has 3,780 residents (2026), ranking 212 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Aukra?
Aukra covers 61.0 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Aukra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aukra went from 3,518 to 3,780, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Aukra?
Aukra is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.805, longitude 6.887.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Aukra?
In Aukra, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aukra?
In Aukra, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 104.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 348 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aukra?
In Aukra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 753 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aukra?
The nearest to Aukra are Molde (17 km), Hustadvika (21 km), Vestnes (25 km), Haram (37 km), Averøy (40 km).