Stranda: population and statistics
Stranda has a population of 4,333 (2026) across 844.0 km², or 5.1 people per km². It ranks 197 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,333 residents
- 844.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Stranda ranks No. 19 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.8 per 1,000 inh. in Stranda, compared with an average of 10.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −6.0 per 1,000 inh. in Stranda, 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 17.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 709 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Share of population with immigrant background”.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 118,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fjord, 21.4 km away.
Stranda in numbers
All indicators for Stranda
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 | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 319 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) | 16.2% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,542 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 194 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.9% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.7% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 84.7% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 252 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 218.6 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 589 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 204 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.9 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 159 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 517,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 666 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 211 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.7 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 328 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.5% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 272,931 | – | 112,411 | ranked 20 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 613 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.9% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 151 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 25.1% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 29 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Stranda | 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 | Stranda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.5% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 175 of 351 |
Population of Stranda over time
Stranda had 4,598 residents in 2016 and 4,333 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,482 |
| 2022 | 4,467 |
| 2023 | 4,421 |
| 2024 | 4,348 |
| 2025 | 4,380 |
| 2026 | 4,333 |
Where is Stranda?
Business sectors: Stranda
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.9% ×1.7
- Construction10.9% ×1.0
- Real estate10.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.9% ×2.3
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Stranda
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stranda?
Stranda has 4,333 residents (2026), ranking 197 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Stranda?
Stranda covers 844.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Stranda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stranda went from 4,598 to 4,333, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Stranda?
Stranda is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.167, longitude 6.967.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stranda?
In Stranda, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 328 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stranda?
In Stranda, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −6.0 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 319 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stranda?
In Stranda, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 709 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stranda?
The nearest to Stranda are Fjord (21 km), Sykkylven (29 km), Stryn (37 km), Ørsta (43 km), Vestnes (47 km).