Fjord: population and statistics
Fjord has a population of 2,547 (2026) across 1,143.0 km², or 2.2 people per km². It ranks 250 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,547 residents
- 1,143.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Fjord ranks No. 25 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.3% in Fjord, compared with an average of 0.9% in Møre og Romsdal and 1.2% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.6 per 1,000 inh. in Fjord, compared with an average of 2.1 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 690 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 160,084 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stranda (4,333 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Fjord in numbers
All indicators for Fjord
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 | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.8% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.6% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,558 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 247 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.2% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.9% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 282 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.5% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 215 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) | 396.2 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 481 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 223 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 188.8 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 490,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 542 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 235 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 212.8 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 81 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.1 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.6% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 334 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 116,519 | – | 112,411 | ranked 50 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 618 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 153 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.0% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 103 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Fjord | 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 | Fjord | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.8% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 139 of 351 |
Population of Fjord over time
Fjord had 2,672 residents in 2016 and 2,547 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,502 |
| 2022 | 2,491 |
| 2023 | 2,494 |
| 2024 | 2,492 |
| 2025 | 2,506 |
| 2026 | 2,547 |
Where is Fjord?
Business sectors: Fjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.7% ×2.8
- Construction10.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.1% ×0.7
- Real estate7.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Fjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fjord?
Fjord has 2,547 residents (2026), ranking 250 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Fjord?
Fjord covers 1,143.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Fjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fjord went from 2,672 to 2,547, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Fjord?
Fjord is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.304, longitude 7.258.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Fjord?
In Fjord, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.3% (2025), ranking 334 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fjord?
In Fjord, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.6 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 23 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fjord?
In Fjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 690 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fjord?
The nearest to Fjord are Stranda (21 km), Sykkylven (33 km), Vestnes (34 km), Rauma (35 km), Molde (48 km).