Aarborte - Hattfjelldal: population and statistics
Aarborte - Hattfjelldal has a population of 1,255 (2026) across 2,411.0 km², or 0.5 people per km². It ranks 317 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,255 residents
- 2,411.0 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Aarborte - Hattfjelldal ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Aarborte - Hattfjelldal, compared with an average of 12.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 26.7% nationally.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 8.0% in Aarborte - Hattfjelldal, compared with an average of 21.5% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 42.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 807 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 337,675 football pitches.
- Its population density is 37.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grane, 33.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vefsn (13,481 residents), 49 km away.
Aarborte - Hattfjelldal in numbers
All indicators for Aarborte - Hattfjelldal
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 | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.6 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 335 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.9% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 301 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 806 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 317 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.1% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 9.3% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.6% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 129 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 540.2 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 46 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 248 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 313 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 197.6 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 449,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 242 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 324 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 192.8 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.4 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 251 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.6% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 138 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 8.0% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 338 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.2% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 304 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.6 years | 82.6 | 82.8 | ranked 221 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Aarborte - Hattfjelldal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.5% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 329 of 351 |
Population of Aarborte - Hattfjelldal over time
Aarborte - Hattfjelldal had 1,465 residents in 2016 and 1,255 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 1,273 |
| 2023 | 1,278 |
| 2024 | 1,284 |
| 2025 | 1,274 |
| 2026 | 1,255 |
Where is Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
Business sectors: Aarborte - Hattfjelldal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing42.7% ×4.2
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.8
- Construction6.9% ×0.6
- Real estate6.9% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade6.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.0% ×1.2
- Education4.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services3.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Aarborte - Hattfjelldal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
Aarborte - Hattfjelldal has 1,255 residents (2026), ranking 317 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
Aarborte - Hattfjelldal covers 2,411.0 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Aarborte - Hattfjelldal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aarborte - Hattfjelldal went from 1,465 to 1,255, a change of −14.3%.
Where is Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
Aarborte - Hattfjelldal is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.547, longitude 14.134.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
In Aarborte - Hattfjelldal, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
In Aarborte - Hattfjelldal, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 8.0% (2025), ranking 338 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
In Aarborte - Hattfjelldal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 807 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aarborte - Hattfjelldal?
The nearest to Aarborte - Hattfjelldal are Grane (33 km), Vefsn (49 km), Hemnes (57 km), Vevelstad (75 km), Leirfjord (78 km).