Bindal: population and statistics
Bindal has a population of 1,361 (2026) across 1,192.0 km², or 1.1 people per km². It ranks 310 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,361 residents
- 1,192.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 240 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Bindal ranks No. 31 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 33.1% in Bindal, compared with an average of 22.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 19.2% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 8.7% in Bindal, compared with an average of 14.0% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 796 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 166,947 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Namsskogan, 30.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brønnøy (7,841 residents), 43 km away.
Bindal in numbers
All indicators for Bindal
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 | Bindal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 5 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.6% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bindal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 895 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 307 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.9% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 7.3% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 341 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.5% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 60 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.4% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 228.5 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 122 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bindal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 213 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 328 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 156.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 445,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 236 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 325 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.4 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bindal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.4% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 316 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bindal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 618 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.8% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 271 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Bindal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 8.7% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 344 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Bindal | 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 | Bindal | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.4% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 299 of 351 |
Population of Bindal over time
Bindal had 1,465 residents in 2016 and 1,361 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,397 |
| 2022 | 1,406 |
| 2023 | 1,391 |
| 2024 | 1,399 |
| 2025 | 1,374 |
| 2026 | 1,361 |
Where is Bindal?
Business sectors: Bindal
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.3% ×3.0
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Construction9.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.1
- Real estate4.7% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical3.8% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Bindal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bindal?
Bindal has 1,361 residents (2026), ranking 310 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Bindal?
Bindal covers 1,192.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Bindal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bindal went from 1,465 to 1,361, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Bindal?
Bindal is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.097, longitude 12.589.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bindal?
In Bindal, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 33.1% (2026), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Bindal?
In Bindal, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 8.7% (2025), ranking 344 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bindal?
In Bindal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 796 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bindal?
The nearest to Bindal are Namsskogan (31 km), Sømna (32 km), Brønnøy (43 km), Høylandet (43 km), Leka (45 km).