Tingvoll: population and statistics
Tingvoll has a population of 3,066 (2026) across 322.0 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 227 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,066 residents
- 322.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 120 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Tingvoll ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 29.5% in Tingvoll, compared with an average of 15.2% in Møre og Romsdal and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 688 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,098 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gjemnes, 14.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Surnadal (5,982 residents), 29 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tingvoll in numbers
All indicators for Tingvoll
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 | Tingvoll | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 98 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.6% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tingvoll | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,692 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 232 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.5% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 13 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.2% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.0% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.7% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 302 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 337.2 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tingvoll | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 434 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 241 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 141.6 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 145 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 488,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 505 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.7 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 182 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tingvoll | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.7% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tingvoll | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 7,888 | – | 112,411 | ranked 97 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tingvoll | 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) | 18.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 194 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Tingvoll | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.0% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 187 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Tingvoll | 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 | Tingvoll | 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 Tingvoll over time
Tingvoll had 3,103 residents in 2016 and 3,066 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,985 |
| 2022 | 2,960 |
| 2023 | 3,031 |
| 2024 | 3,041 |
| 2025 | 3,077 |
| 2026 | 3,066 |
Where is Tingvoll?
Business sectors: Tingvoll
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.1% ×3.1
- Construction10.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.8% ×1.1
- Real estate4.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Tingvoll
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tingvoll?
Tingvoll has 3,066 residents (2026), ranking 227 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Tingvoll?
Tingvoll covers 322.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Tingvoll growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tingvoll went from 3,103 to 3,066, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Tingvoll?
Tingvoll is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.900, longitude 8.200.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Tingvoll?
In Tingvoll, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 29.5% (2026), ranking 13 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages: what is the figure for Tingvoll?
In Tingvoll, “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages” stands at 7,888 (2025), ranking 97 of 103 municipalities; the national median is 112,411.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tingvoll?
In Tingvoll, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 688 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tingvoll?
The nearest to Tingvoll are Gjemnes (14 km), Surnadal (29 km), Kristiansund (33 km), Averøy (34 km), Sunndal (39 km).