Giske: population and statistics
Giske has a population of 8,828 (2026) across 40.0 km², or 221 people per km². It ranks 126 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,828 residents
- 40.0 km²
- 221 people/km²
- 19 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Giske ranks No. 11 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.7 per 1,000 inh. in Giske, compared with an average of 66.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 23.5% in Giske, compared with an average of 19.7% in Møre og Romsdal and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 14.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 722 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times the national average.
Giske in numbers
All indicators for Giske
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 | Giske | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 302 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.5% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 9 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giske | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,708 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 143 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 242 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 38.2% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 26 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) | 2.9% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 219 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.7 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 347 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giske | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 778 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 167 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.1 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 532,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,055 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 156 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.5 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giske | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.8% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 37 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 | Giske | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 591 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 174 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 38.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 17 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Giske | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.2% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 218 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Giske | 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 | Giske | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.8% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 80 of 351 |
Population of Giske over time
Giske had 8,094 residents in 2016 and 8,828 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,506 |
| 2022 | 8,597 |
| 2023 | 8,692 |
| 2024 | 8,691 |
| 2025 | 8,773 |
| 2026 | 8,828 |
Where is Giske?
Business sectors: Giske
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.7% ×1.4
- Construction13.5% ×1.3
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.8
- Real estate7.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.6
- Transport and storage5.2% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Giske
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giske?
Giske has 8,828 residents (2026), ranking 126 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Giske?
Giske covers 40.0 km², with a density of 221 people per km².
Is the population of Giske growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giske went from 8,094 to 8,828, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Giske?
Giske is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.562, longitude 6.102.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giske?
In Giske, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.7 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Giske?
In Giske, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 23.5% (2026), ranking 9 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Giske?
In Giske, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 722 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Giske?
The nearest to Giske are Ålesund (10 km), Haram (14 km), Sula (16 km), Hareid (23 km), Ulstein (26 km).