Beiarn: population and statistics
Beiarn has a population of 1,032 (2026) across 1,178.0 km², or 0.9 people per km². It ranks 333 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,032 residents
- 1,178.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 500 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Beiarn ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 97.2% in Beiarn, compared with an average of 81.1% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 834 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Median income before tax (gross income)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 164,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.6 times lower than the national average.
Beiarn in numbers
All indicators for Beiarn
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 | Beiarn | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −15.5 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 341 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.7% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beiarn | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 685 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 336 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.4% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.9% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 97.2% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.3% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 558.1 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beiarn | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 170 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 339 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.7 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 416,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 351 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 185 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 339 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.3 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 141 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 | Beiarn | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.5% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 314 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 | Beiarn | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 621 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.1% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 321 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Beiarn | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 315 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Beiarn | 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 | Beiarn | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 20.7% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 344 of 351 |
Population of Beiarn over time
Beiarn had 1,034 residents in 2016 and 1,032 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 999 |
| 2022 | 1,012 |
| 2023 | 1,027 |
| 2024 | 1,062 |
| 2025 | 1,059 |
| 2026 | 1,032 |
Where is Beiarn?
Business sectors: Beiarn
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.8% ×2.8
- Real estate10.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.4% ×1.0
- Construction8.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade6.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.1% ×1.2
- Transport and storage4.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Beiarn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beiarn?
Beiarn has 1,032 residents (2026), ranking 333 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Beiarn?
Beiarn covers 1,178.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Beiarn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beiarn went from 1,034 to 1,032, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Beiarn?
Beiarn is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 66.917, longitude 14.675.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Beiarn?
In Beiarn, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 416,000 NOK (2024), ranking 351 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Beiarn?
In Beiarn, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 97.2% (2026), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beiarn?
In Beiarn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 834 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beiarn?
The nearest to Beiarn are Gildeskål (31 km), Saltdal (39 km), Bodø (43 km), Meløy (46 km), Fauske - Fuossko (49 km).