Sande: population and statistics
Sande has a population of 2,437 (2026) across 90.0 km², or 27.1 people per km². It ranks 261 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,437 residents
- 90.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 80 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Sande ranks No. 26 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.7 per 1,000 inh. in Sande, compared with an average of 10.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 24.3% in Sande, compared with an average of 16.7% in Møre og Romsdal and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 690 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,605 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) (9,003 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sande in numbers
All indicators for Sande
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 | Sande | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 105 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.7% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 236 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sande | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,275 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 276 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.3% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 144 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 19.2% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.9% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 96 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.1% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.7 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sande | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 252 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 310 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.4 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 493,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 211 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 302 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 306 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.9 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.7 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sande | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.8% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 197 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 | Sande | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 212 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 22.5% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 131 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sande | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 24.3% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 38 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sande | 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 | Sande | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.4% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 299 of 351 |
Population of Sande over time
Sande had 2,559 residents in 2016 and 2,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,445 |
| 2022 | 2,422 |
| 2023 | 2,442 |
| 2024 | 2,438 |
| 2025 | 2,435 |
| 2026 | 2,437 |
Where is Sande?
Business sectors: Sande
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.6% ×1.7
- Manufacturing11.2% ×3.3
- Construction11.2% ×1.0
- Real estate11.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade6.4% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sande
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sande?
Sande has 2,437 residents (2026), ranking 261 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sande?
Sande covers 90.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Sande growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sande went from 2,559 to 2,437, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Sande?
Sande is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.258, longitude 5.431.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sande?
In Sande, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.7 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Sande?
In Sande, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 24.3% (2025), ranking 38 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sande?
In Sande, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 690 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sande?
The nearest to Sande are Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) (12 km), Vanylven (19 km), Ulstein (24 km), Hareid (32 km), Volda (35 km).