Sunndal: population and statistics
Sunndal has a population of 7,094 (2026) across 1,648.0 km², or 4.3 people per km². It ranks 145 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,094 residents
- 1,648.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,220 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Sunndal ranks No. 15 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −11.3 per 1,000 inh. in Sunndal, compared with an average of 2.1 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 121.1 per 1,000 inh. in Sunndal, compared with an average of 141.5 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 787 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Elevation”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 230,812 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Surnadal, 37.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kristiansund (24,479 residents), 72 km away.
Sunndal in numbers
All indicators for Sunndal
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 | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 339 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.2% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 206 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,826 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 139 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 235 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) | 79.4% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 284 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.1% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 54 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.7 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 202 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 733 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 177 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.3 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 517,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 111 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 859 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.1 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 320 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.9% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 257 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 37,212 | – | 112,411 | ranked 81 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 621 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.9% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 209 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.9% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 190 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sunndal | 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 | Sunndal | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.1% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 156 of 351 |
Population of Sunndal over time
Sunndal had 7,160 residents in 2016 and 7,094 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,956 |
| 2022 | 6,932 |
| 2023 | 7,110 |
| 2024 | 7,227 |
| 2025 | 7,193 |
| 2026 | 7,094 |
Where is Sunndal?
Business sectors: Sunndal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.1% ×2.0
- Real estate11.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×1.0
- Construction8.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×1.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sunndal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sunndal?
Sunndal has 7,094 residents (2026), ranking 145 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sunndal?
Sunndal covers 1,648.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Sunndal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sunndal went from 7,160 to 7,094, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Sunndal?
Sunndal is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.613, longitude 8.634.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sunndal?
In Sunndal, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −11.3 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 339 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sunndal?
In Sunndal, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 121.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 325 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sunndal?
In Sunndal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 787 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sunndal?
The nearest to Sunndal are Surnadal (38 km), Tingvoll (39 km), Lesja (45 km), Rauma (45 km), Gjemnes (50 km).