Brønnøy: population and statistics
Brønnøy has a population of 7,841 (2026) across 999.0 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 135 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,841 residents
- 999.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 300 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Brønnøy ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 10.9% in Brønnøy, compared with an average of 14.0% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 21.8% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.6% in Brønnøy, compared with an average of 0.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 827 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 139,916 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sømna, 19.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vefsn (13,481 residents), 53 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,308 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Brønnøy in numbers
All indicators for Brønnøy
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 | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.4% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 127 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,100 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 133 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.3% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 285 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.3% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.8% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.4 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 245 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 918 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 143 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.1 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 512,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 133 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,153 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 147.0 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 189 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.4% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 210 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 75,302 | – | 112,411 | ranked 65 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 576 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.4% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 245 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.9% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 310 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Brønnøy | 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 | Brønnøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.9% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 165 of 351 |
Population of Brønnøy over time
Brønnøy had 7,962 residents in 2016 and 7,841 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,803 |
| 2022 | 7,777 |
| 2023 | 7,787 |
| 2024 | 7,826 |
| 2025 | 7,838 |
| 2026 | 7,841 |
Where is Brønnøy?
Business sectors: Brønnøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×2.0
- Construction12.2% ×1.1
- Real estate11.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.6
- Transport and storage4.5% ×1.0
- Education3.7% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Brønnøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brønnøy?
Brønnøy has 7,841 residents (2026), ranking 135 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Brønnøy?
Brønnøy covers 999.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Brønnøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brønnøy went from 7,962 to 7,841, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Brønnøy?
Brønnøy is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.476, longitude 12.400.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Brønnøy?
In Brønnøy, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 10.9% (2025), ranking 310 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Brønnøy?
In Brønnøy, “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 Brønnøy?
In Brønnøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 827 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brønnøy?
The nearest to Brønnøy are Sømna (20 km), Vevelstad (22 km), Vega (30 km), Bindal (43 km), Grane (52 km).