Herøy (Møre og Romsdal): population and statistics
Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) has a population of 9,003 (2026) across 118.0 km², or 76.3 people per km². It ranks 124 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,003 residents
- 118.0 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 340 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) ranks No. 9 by population.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.9 per 1,000 inh. in Herøy (Møre og Romsdal), compared with an average of 66.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −4.0 per 1,000 inh. in Herøy (Møre og Romsdal), 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 16.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 704 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,527 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sande, 12.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ålesund (59,663 residents), 34 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) in numbers
All indicators for Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)
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 | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 305 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 230 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.3% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 94 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,310 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 127 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.1% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.6% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 156 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.1% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 325 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,075 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 126 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.4 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 507,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,358 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 126 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.8 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.1 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.0% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 124 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 | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 610 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 28.2% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 74 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.7% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 139 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | 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 | Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) over time
Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) had 8,972 residents in 2016 and 9,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,858 |
| 2022 | 8,765 |
| 2023 | 8,842 |
| 2024 | 8,968 |
| 2025 | 9,031 |
| 2026 | 9,003 |
Where is Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
Business sectors: Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.3% ×1.6
- Real estate10.8% ×1.0
- Construction9.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.7
- Transport and storage7.3% ×1.6
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) has 9,003 residents (2026), ranking 124 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) covers 118.0 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) went from 8,972 to 9,003, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.356, longitude 5.544.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
In Herøy (Møre og Romsdal), “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 325 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
In Herøy (Møre og Romsdal), “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −4.0 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 305 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
In Herøy (Møre og Romsdal), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 704 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)?
The nearest to Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) are Sande (12 km), Ulstein (16 km), Hareid (24 km), Vanylven (28 km), Ålesund (34 km).