Sykkylven: population and statistics
Sykkylven has a population of 7,626 (2026) across 329.0 km², or 23.2 people per km². It ranks 136 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,626 residents
- 329.0 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 730 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Sykkylven ranks No. 12 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 102.5 per 1,000 inh. in Sykkylven, compared with an average of 111.3 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 10.6% in Sykkylven, compared with an average of 15.2% in Møre og Romsdal and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 12.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 712 kWh a year here.
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Sykkylven in numbers
All indicators for Sykkylven
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 | Sykkylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 240 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 166 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.9% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 159 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sykkylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,871 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 138 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.6% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 270 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.9% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 207 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.8% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.3% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 178 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.9 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 235 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sykkylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 782 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 166 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.5 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 512,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 131 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,044 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.9 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 279 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sykkylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.2% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 118 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 | Sykkylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 595 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 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 | Sykkylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.0% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 103 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sykkylven | 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 | Sykkylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.8% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 139 of 351 |
Population of Sykkylven over time
Sykkylven had 7,675 residents in 2016 and 7,626 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,596 |
| 2022 | 7,558 |
| 2023 | 7,630 |
| 2024 | 7,617 |
| 2025 | 7,626 |
| 2026 | 7,626 |
Where is Sykkylven?
Business sectors: Sykkylven
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction12.6% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×1.1
- Real estate10.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.5% ×2.2
- Other service activities3.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sykkylven
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sykkylven?
Sykkylven has 7,626 residents (2026), ranking 136 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sykkylven?
Sykkylven covers 329.0 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Sykkylven growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sykkylven went from 7,675 to 7,626, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Sykkylven?
Sykkylven is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.376, longitude 6.644.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sykkylven?
In Sykkylven, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 102.5 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 288 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Sykkylven?
In Sykkylven, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 10.6% (2026), ranking 270 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sykkylven?
In Sykkylven, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 712 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sykkylven?
The nearest to Sykkylven are Sula (23 km), Haram (26 km), Ålesund (27 km), Stranda (29 km), Vestnes (30 km).