Andøy: population and statistics
Andøy has a population of 4,525 (2026) across 617.0 km², or 7.3 people per km². It ranks 192 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,525 residents
- 617.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 160 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Andøy ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 7.9% in Andøy, compared with an average of 19.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 27.0% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.5% in Andøy, compared with an average of 0.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 761 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 86,415 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Øksnes, 32.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Senja (14,946 residents), 40 km away.
Andøy in numbers
All indicators for Andøy
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 | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.0% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 266 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,949 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 179 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.5% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 7.9% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 339 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.8% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 50 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.7% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 302 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.1 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 552 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 210 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.0 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 500,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 658 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 216 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.4 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 247 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 320 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.6% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 106,096 | – | 112,411 | ranked 55 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 615 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.1% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 248 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 168 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Andøy | 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 | Andøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.6% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 207 of 351 |
Population of Andøy over time
Andøy had 4,980 residents in 2016 and 4,525 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,588 |
| 2022 | 4,572 |
| 2023 | 4,577 |
| 2024 | 4,553 |
| 2025 | 4,542 |
| 2026 | 4,525 |
Where is Andøy?
Business sectors: Andøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.1% ×2.1
- Real estate10.8% ×1.0
- Construction9.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Andøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Andøy?
Andøy has 4,525 residents (2026), ranking 192 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Andøy?
Andøy covers 617.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Andøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Andøy went from 4,980 to 4,525, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Andøy?
Andøy is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 69.079, longitude 15.788.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Andøy?
In Andøy, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 7.9% (2026), ranking 339 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Andøy?
In Andøy, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.5% (2025), ranking 306 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Andøy?
In Andøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 761 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Andøy?
The nearest to Andøy are Øksnes (32 km), Senja (40 km), Harstad - Hárstták (43 km), Kvæfjord (44 km), Sortland - Suortá (45 km).