Vanylven: population and statistics
Vanylven has a population of 3,029 (2026) across 366.0 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 229 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,029 residents
- 366.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Vanylven ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 31.0% in Vanylven, compared with an average of 21.9% in Møre og Romsdal and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 687 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 51,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
Vanylven in numbers
All indicators for Vanylven
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 | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.0% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.6% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 312 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,957 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 218 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.8% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.5% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.8% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 25 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.3% | 11.2% | 4.4% | ranked 314 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.9 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 178 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 453 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 233 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.6 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 484,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 524 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.0 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.8% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 4,432 | – | 112,411 | ranked 102 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 682 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.6% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 270 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vanylven | 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 | Vanylven | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.1% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 278 of 351 |
Population of Vanylven over time
Vanylven had 3,256 residents in 2016 and 3,029 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,083 |
| 2022 | 3,045 |
| 2023 | 3,013 |
| 2024 | 3,026 |
| 2025 | 3,048 |
| 2026 | 3,029 |
Where is Vanylven?
Business sectors: Vanylven
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.4% ×2.8
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Real estate9.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.4
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.4
- Transport and storage3.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Vanylven
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vanylven?
Vanylven has 3,029 residents (2026), ranking 229 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vanylven?
Vanylven covers 366.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Vanylven growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vanylven went from 3,256 to 3,029, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Vanylven?
Vanylven is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.101, longitude 5.558.
Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages: what is the figure for Vanylven?
In Vanylven, “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages” stands at 4,432 (2025), ranking 102 of 103 municipalities; the national median is 112,411.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Vanylven?
In Vanylven, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 31.0% (2026), ranking 17 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vanylven?
In Vanylven, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 687 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vanylven?
The nearest to Vanylven are Sande (19 km), Volda (27 km), Herøy (Møre og Romsdal) (28 km), Ørsta (32 km), Ulstein (32 km).