Evenes - Evenássi: population and statistics
Evenes - Evenássi has a population of 1,397 (2026) across 241.0 km², or 5.8 people per km². It ranks 308 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,397 residents
- 241.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 455 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Evenes - Evenássi ranks No. 30 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.1 per 1,000 inh. in Evenes - Evenássi, compared with an average of 0.1 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 679 per 1,000 inh. in Evenes - Evenássi, compared with an average of 565 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 14.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 768 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,754 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Narvik (21,647 residents), 23 km away.
Evenes - Evenássi in numbers
All indicators for Evenes - Evenássi
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 | Evenes - Evenássi | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.5% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 345 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Evenes - Evenássi | 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) | 14.1% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 20.4% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.4% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 199 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.8% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 309.9 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Evenes - Evenássi | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 200 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 330 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 492,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 214 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) | 168.9 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 168 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Evenes - Evenássi | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.4% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 246 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 | Evenes - Evenássi | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 679 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.7% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 176 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Evenes - Evenássi | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.3% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 212 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Evenes - Evenássi | 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 | Evenes - Evenássi | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.4% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 181 of 351 |
Population of Evenes - Evenássi over time
Evenes - Evenássi had 1,400 residents in 2016 and 1,397 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,324 |
| 2022 | 1,334 |
| 2023 | 1,310 |
| 2024 | 1,330 |
| 2025 | 1,362 |
| 2026 | 1,397 |
Where is Evenes - Evenássi?
Business sectors: Evenes - Evenássi
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.2% ×1.4
- Construction11.7% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.8
- Real estate8.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Evenes - Evenássi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evenes - Evenássi?
Evenes - Evenássi has 1,397 residents (2026), ranking 308 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Evenes - Evenássi?
Evenes - Evenássi covers 241.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Evenes - Evenássi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Evenes - Evenássi went from 1,400 to 1,397, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Evenes - Evenássi?
Evenes - Evenássi is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 68.533, longitude 16.917.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Evenes - Evenássi?
In Evenes - Evenássi, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.1 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Evenes - Evenássi?
In Evenes - Evenássi, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 679 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 20 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Evenes - Evenássi?
In Evenes - Evenássi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 768 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Evenes - Evenássi?
The nearest to Evenes - Evenássi are Narvik (23 km), Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund (26 km), Loabák - Lavangen (30 km), Gratangen - Rivtták (31 km), Harstad - Hárstták (33 km).