Hustadvika: population and statistics
Hustadvika has a population of 13,538 (2026) across 508.0 km², or 26.6 people per km². It ranks 91 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,538 residents
- 508.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 69 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Hustadvika ranks No. 4 by population.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 676 per 1,000 inh. in Hustadvika, compared with an average of 582 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 71.6% in Hustadvika, compared with an average of 68.8% in Møre og Romsdal and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 689 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,148 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Averøy, 18.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Molde (33,291 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hustadvika in numbers
All indicators for Hustadvika
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 | Hustadvika | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.2% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hustadvika | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,748 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 93 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.6% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 144 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.0% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.0% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.1 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hustadvika | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,508 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 91 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.4 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 251 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 520,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 97 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,944 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 92 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.6 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hustadvika | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.6% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 43 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 | Hustadvika | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 676 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 137 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hustadvika | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.9% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hustadvika | 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 | Hustadvika | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.0% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 281 of 351 |
Population of Hustadvika over time
Hustadvika had 13,184 residents in 2016 and 13,538 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,317 |
| 2022 | 13,287 |
| 2023 | 13,341 |
| 2024 | 13,437 |
| 2025 | 13,460 |
| 2026 | 13,538 |
Where is Hustadvika?
Business sectors: Hustadvika
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.3% ×2.4
- Construction13.0% ×1.2
- Real estate10.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.0% ×2.0
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hustadvika
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hustadvika?
Hustadvika has 13,538 residents (2026), ranking 91 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hustadvika?
Hustadvika covers 508.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Hustadvika growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hustadvika went from 13,184 to 13,538, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Hustadvika?
Hustadvika is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.917, longitude 7.228.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hustadvika?
In Hustadvika, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 676 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 22 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Hustadvika?
In Hustadvika, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 71.6% (2025), ranking 43 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hustadvika?
In Hustadvika, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 689 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hustadvika?
The nearest to Hustadvika are Averøy (19 km), Molde (21 km), Aukra (21 km), Kristiansund (33 km), Gjemnes (35 km).