Fauske - Fuossko: population and statistics
Fauske - Fuossko has a population of 9,707 (2026) across 1,107.0 km², or 8.8 people per km². It ranks 118 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,707 residents
- 1,107.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Fauske - Fuossko ranks No. 8 by population.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 107.2 per 1,000 inh. in Fauske - Fuossko, compared with an average of 137.5 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −7.1 per 1,000 inh. in Fauske - Fuossko, compared with an average of 0.1 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 13.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 787 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 155,042 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sørfold - Fuolldá, 13.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bodø (53,638 residents), 44 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Fauske - Fuossko in numbers
All indicators for Fauske - Fuossko
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 | Fauske - Fuossko | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.1 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 327 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 119 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.1% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fauske - Fuossko | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 5,131 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 114 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.3% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 16.6% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 241 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) | 6.8% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.8 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 208 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fauske - Fuossko | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 866 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 149 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 500,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,041 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 159 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.2 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fauske - Fuossko | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.8% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fauske - Fuossko | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 630 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 16.6% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 228 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Fauske - Fuossko | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.6% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 296 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Fauske - Fuossko | 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 | Fauske - Fuossko | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.8% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 196 of 351 |
Population of Fauske - Fuossko over time
Fauske - Fuossko had 9,604 residents in 2016 and 9,707 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,640 |
| 2022 | 9,603 |
| 2023 | 9,572 |
| 2024 | 9,827 |
| 2025 | 9,805 |
| 2026 | 9,707 |
Where is Fauske - Fuossko?
Business sectors: Fauske - Fuossko
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×1.2
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.9% ×1.1
- Real estate9.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.1
- Transport and storage4.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Fauske - Fuossko
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fauske - Fuossko?
Fauske - Fuossko has 9,707 residents (2026), ranking 118 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Fauske - Fuossko?
Fauske - Fuossko covers 1,107.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Fauske - Fuossko growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fauske - Fuossko went from 9,604 to 9,707, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Fauske - Fuossko?
Fauske - Fuossko is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 67.260, longitude 15.394.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fauske - Fuossko?
In Fauske - Fuossko, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 107.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fauske - Fuossko?
In Fauske - Fuossko, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −7.1 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 327 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fauske - Fuossko?
In Fauske - Fuossko, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 787 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fauske - Fuossko?
The nearest to Fauske - Fuossko are Sørfold - Fuolldá (13 km), Saltdal (38 km), Bodø (44 km), Beiarn (49 km), Steigen (61 km).