Rauma: population and statistics
Rauma has a population of 7,195 (2026) across 1,390.0 km², or 5.2 people per km². It ranks 144 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,195 residents
- 1,390.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 693 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Rauma ranks No. 14 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.6% in Rauma, compared with an average of 0.9% in Møre og Romsdal and 1.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 14.5% in Rauma, compared with an average of 24.0% in Møre og Romsdal and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 686 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 194,678 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fjord, 35.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Molde (33,291 residents), 40 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rauma in numbers
All indicators for Rauma
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 | Rauma | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 262 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.0% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rauma | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,553 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 149 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.1% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 81 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.5% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 274 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) | 4.1% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 182 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.3 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rauma | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,094 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 125 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.1 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 504,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 155 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,367 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 190.0 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rauma | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.0% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 92 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rauma | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.3% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 184 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Rauma | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.4% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Rauma | 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 | Rauma | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.9% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 165 of 351 |
Population of Rauma over time
Rauma had 7,492 residents in 2016 and 7,195 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,026 |
| 2022 | 7,019 |
| 2023 | 7,046 |
| 2024 | 7,299 |
| 2025 | 7,196 |
| 2026 | 7,195 |
Where is Rauma?
Business sectors: Rauma
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.2% ×1.9
- Construction12.9% ×1.2
- Real estate10.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Rauma
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rauma?
Rauma has 7,195 residents (2026), ranking 144 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Rauma?
Rauma covers 1,390.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Rauma growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rauma went from 7,492 to 7,195, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Rauma?
Rauma is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.505, longitude 7.782.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Rauma?
In Rauma, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.6% (2025), ranking 268 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Rauma?
In Rauma, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 14.5% (2026), ranking 274 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rauma?
In Rauma, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 686 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rauma?
The nearest to Rauma are Fjord (35 km), Molde (40 km), Vestnes (40 km), Sunndal (45 km), Gjemnes (46 km).