Volda: population and statistics
Volda has a population of 11,009 (2026) across 833.0 km², or 13.2 people per km². It ranks 106 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,009 residents
- 833.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 33 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Møre og Romsdal, Volda ranks No. 6 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −13.1 per 1,000 inh. in Volda, compared with an average of 2.1 per 1,000 inh. in Møre og Romsdal and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 41.9% in Volda, compared with an average of 32.4% in Møre og Romsdal and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 692 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Møre og Romsdal for “Share with university or university college education”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 116,667 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ørsta, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ålesund (59,663 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Volda in numbers
All indicators for Volda
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 | Volda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 340 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 21.9% | 23.7% | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.2% | 19.7% | 18.7% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Volda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 6,052 | 138,587 | 2,760,619 | ranked 101 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.8% | 15.2% | 16.4% | ranked 167 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.3% | 24.0% | 21.8% | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 79.3% | 82.9% | 89.9% | ranked 285 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) | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 66.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Volda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,235 | 30,396 | 656,492 | ranked 111 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.2 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 246 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 486,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 242 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,638 per 1,000 inh. | 38,655 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 109 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.8 per 1,000 inh. | 141.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Volda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.3% | 68.8% | 67.5% | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Volda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 582 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 23.3% | 27.5% | 19.7% | ranked 127 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Volda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.6% | 16.7% | 15.2% | ranked 203 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Volda | 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 | Volda | Møre og Romsdal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 41.9% | 32.4% | 27.5% | ranked 15 of 351 |
Population of Volda over time
Volda had 10,237 residents in 2016 and 11,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,781 |
| 2022 | 10,809 |
| 2023 | 10,960 |
| 2024 | 11,093 |
| 2025 | 11,131 |
| 2026 | 11,009 |
Where is Volda?
Business sectors: Volda
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×2.0
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Real estate9.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.5% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Volda
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Volda?
Volda has 11,009 residents (2026), ranking 106 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Volda?
Volda covers 833.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Volda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Volda went from 10,237 to 11,009, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Volda?
Volda is in Møre og Romsdal. Latitude 62.147, longitude 6.068.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Volda?
In Volda, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −13.1 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 340 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Volda?
In Volda, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 41.9% (2025), ranking 15 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Volda?
In Volda, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 692 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Volda?
The nearest to Volda are Ørsta (6.8 km), Hareid (24 km), Ulstein (26 km), Stad (26 km), Vanylven (27 km).