Averøy: population and statistics
Averøy has a population of 6,007 (2026) across 173.0 km², or 34.7 people per km². It ranks 163 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,007 residents
- 173.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 240 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Averøy ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 95.7% in Averøy, compared with an average of 82.9% in Møre og Romsdal and 67.9% nationally.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 34.5% in Averøy, compared with an average of 27.5% in Møre og Romsdal and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 708 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,230 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kristiansund (24,479 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,832 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Averøy in numbers
All indicators for Averøy
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 | Averøy | 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) | 23.6% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.9% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 159 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Averøy | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,972 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 176 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.9% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.7% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 157 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) | 2.4% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 270 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Averøy | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 700 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 181 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.5 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 505,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 151 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 874 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.5 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 246 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 297 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Averøy | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.7% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Averøy | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 630 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 34.5% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 36 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Averøy | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.6% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 140 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Averøy | 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 | Averøy | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.6% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 172 of 351 |
Population of Averøy over time
Averøy had 5,826 residents in 2016 and 6,007 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,808 |
| 2022 | 5,828 |
| 2023 | 5,872 |
| 2024 | 5,955 |
| 2025 | 5,992 |
| 2026 | 6,007 |
Where is Averøy?
Business sectors: Averøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.0% ×2.5
- Real estate10.3% ×0.9
- Construction9.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.8% ×2.0
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Averøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Averøy?
Averøy has 6,007 residents (2026), ranking 163 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Averøy?
Averøy covers 173.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Averøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Averøy went from 5,826 to 6,007, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Averøy?
Averøy is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.997, longitude 7.555.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Averøy?
In Averøy, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 95.7% (2026), ranking 27 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Averøy?
In Averøy, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 34.5% (2025), ranking 36 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Averøy?
In Averøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 708 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Averøy?
The nearest to Averøy are Kristiansund (16 km), Hustadvika (19 km), Gjemnes (20 km), Tingvoll (34 km), Molde (35 km).