Alstahaug: population and statistics
Alstahaug has a population of 7,489 (2026) across 187.0 km², or 40.0 people per km². It ranks 137 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,489 residents
- 187.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 660 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Alstahaug ranks No. 11 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 per 1,000 inh. in Alstahaug, compared with an average of 10.8 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.6% in Alstahaug, compared with an average of 0.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 13.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 727 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,190 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Herøy (Nordland), 13.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vefsn (13,481 residents), 35 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Alstahaug in numbers
All indicators for Alstahaug
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 | Alstahaug | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 218 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.7% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alstahaug | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,676 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 147 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.1% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 287 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.5% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 257 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.8% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 77 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.6% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.9 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 288 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alstahaug | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 863 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 150 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 519,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 102 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 992 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.5 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.7 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 309 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alstahaug | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.2% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 185 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Alstahaug | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 285 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.6% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 141 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Alstahaug | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.1% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 155 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Alstahaug | 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 | Alstahaug | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.4% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 84 of 351 |
Population of Alstahaug over time
Alstahaug had 7,437 residents in 2016 and 7,489 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,394 |
| 2022 | 7,333 |
| 2023 | 7,300 |
| 2024 | 7,421 |
| 2025 | 7,465 |
| 2026 | 7,489 |
Where is Alstahaug?
Business sectors: Alstahaug
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.7% ×1.3
- Real estate12.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.8
- Construction9.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.2
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Alstahaug
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alstahaug?
Alstahaug has 7,489 residents (2026), ranking 137 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Alstahaug?
Alstahaug covers 187.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Alstahaug growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alstahaug went from 7,437 to 7,489, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Alstahaug?
Alstahaug is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.957, longitude 12.573.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alstahaug?
In Alstahaug, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 309 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Alstahaug?
In Alstahaug, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.6% (2025), ranking 268 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alstahaug?
In Alstahaug, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 727 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alstahaug?
The nearest to Alstahaug are Herøy (Nordland) (13 km), Dønna (14 km), Leirfjord (31 km), Vevelstad (32 km), Vefsn (35 km).