Haram: population and statistics
Haram has a population of 9,460 (2026) across 254.0 km², or 37.2 people per km². It ranks 121 of 357 municipalities by population.
- 9,460 residents
- 254.0 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 280 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Haram ranks No. 8 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 85.0 per 1,000 inh. in Haram, compared with an average of 111.3 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.4 per 1,000 inh. in Haram, compared with an average of 66.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 14.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 612 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,574 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Giske, 13.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ålesund (59,663 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Haram in numbers
All indicators for Haram
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 | Haram | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.7% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 119 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haram | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,699 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 120 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.6% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 192 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.3% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.9% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haram | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 804 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 161 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.0 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 343 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 509,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,044 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.4 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 342 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 335 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haram | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.8% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 132 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haram | 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) | 27.5% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 84 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Haram | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.5% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 66 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Haram | 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 | Haram | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.5% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 208 of 351 |
Population of Haram over time
Haram had 9,357 residents in 2024 and 9,460 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,357 |
| 2025 | 9,409 |
| 2026 | 9,460 |
Where is Haram?
Business sectors: Haram
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
- Real estate11.7% ×1.1
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing9.1% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Haram
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haram?
Haram has 9,460 residents (2026), ranking 121 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Haram?
Haram covers 254.0 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Where is Haram?
Haram is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.568, longitude 6.372.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Haram?
In Haram, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 85.0 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 343 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Haram?
In Haram, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.4 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 299 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haram?
In Haram, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 612 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haram?
The nearest to Haram are Giske (14 km), Ålesund (15 km), Sula (18 km), Sykkylven (26 km), Hareid (30 km).