Hareid: population and statistics
Hareid has a population of 5,411 (2026) across 77.0 km², or 70.3 people per km². It ranks 180 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,411 residents
- 77.0 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 20 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Hareid ranks No. 18 by population.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 103.9 per 1,000 inh. in Hareid, compared with an average of 141.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.1 per 1,000 inh. in Hareid, 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: Construction, with 12.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 636 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,784 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ulstein (8,958 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hareid in numbers
All indicators for Hareid
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 | Hareid | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.8% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 41 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hareid | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,447 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 197 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.1% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 240 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.3% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 165 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.3% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 187 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.0% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 142 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 316 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hareid | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 442 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 236 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.7 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 344 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 487,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 238 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 562 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 230 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.9 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 349 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 343 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hareid | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.9% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 307 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hareid | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 568 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 25.3% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hareid | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 24.8% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 33 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hareid | 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 | Hareid | 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 Hareid over time
Hareid had 5,189 residents in 2016 and 5,411 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,140 |
| 2022 | 5,126 |
| 2023 | 5,159 |
| 2024 | 5,322 |
| 2025 | 5,320 |
| 2026 | 5,411 |
Where is Hareid?
Business sectors: Hareid
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction12.4% ×1.1
- Real estate11.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.8
- Transport and storage7.2% ×1.6
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hareid
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hareid?
Hareid has 5,411 residents (2026), ranking 180 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hareid?
Hareid covers 77.0 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Hareid growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hareid went from 5,189 to 5,411, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Hareid?
Hareid is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.364, longitude 6.001.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hareid?
In Hareid, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 103.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 349 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hareid?
In Hareid, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.1 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 28 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hareid?
In Hareid, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 636 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hareid?
The nearest to Hareid are Ulstein (7.7 km), Sula (13 km), Ålesund (14 km), Ørsta (19 km), Giske (23 km).