Gjemnes: population and statistics
Gjemnes has a population of 2,740 (2026) across 371.0 km², or 7.4 people per km². It ranks 243 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,740 residents
- 371.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 437 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Gjemnes ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 26.2% in Gjemnes, compared with an average of 15.2% in Møre og Romsdal and 15.9% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.1 per 1,000 inh. in Gjemnes, 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 34.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 738 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”.
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 51,961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tingvoll, 14.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Averøy (6,007 residents), 20 km away.
Gjemnes in numbers
All indicators for Gjemnes
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 | Gjemnes | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.8% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 166 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gjemnes | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,387 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 259 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.2% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.2% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.7% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.2% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 244.5 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gjemnes | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 385 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 259 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.5 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 498,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 507 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 247 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 185.0 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 128 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gjemnes | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.5% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gjemnes | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 91 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 | Gjemnes | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.8% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 136 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gjemnes | 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 | Gjemnes | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.7% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 203 of 351 |
Population of Gjemnes over time
Gjemnes had 2,593 residents in 2016 and 2,740 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,658 |
| 2022 | 2,669 |
| 2023 | 2,669 |
| 2024 | 2,700 |
| 2025 | 2,708 |
| 2026 | 2,740 |
Where is Gjemnes?
Business sectors: Gjemnes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.9% ×3.4
- Construction15.7% ×1.5
- Real estate10.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade5.8% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.4
- Transport and storage2.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Gjemnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gjemnes?
Gjemnes has 2,740 residents (2026), ranking 243 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gjemnes?
Gjemnes covers 371.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Gjemnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gjemnes went from 2,593 to 2,740, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Gjemnes?
Gjemnes is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.916, longitude 7.919.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Gjemnes?
In Gjemnes, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 26.2% (2026), ranking 33 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gjemnes?
In Gjemnes, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.1 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 41 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gjemnes?
In Gjemnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 738 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gjemnes?
The nearest to Gjemnes are Tingvoll (14 km), Averøy (20 km), Kristiansund (24 km), Hustadvika (35 km), Molde (43 km).