Flakstad: population and statistics
Flakstad has a population of 1,235 (2026) across 169.0 km², or 7.3 people per km². It ranks 319 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,235 residents
- 169.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 53 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Flakstad ranks No. 33 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −17.0 per 1,000 inh. in Flakstad, compared with an average of 0.1 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 1.9% in Flakstad, compared with an average of 0.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 45.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 53° generates about 737 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,669 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Moskenes, 21.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vestvågøy (11,606 residents), 26 km away.
Flakstad in numbers
All indicators for Flakstad
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 | Flakstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −17.0 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 343 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 87 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.7% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 328 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flakstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 737 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 328 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.6% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 171 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.9% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.8% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.0 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flakstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 261 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 306 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 211.3 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 467,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 301 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 309 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 250.2 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flakstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.5% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flakstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 610 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 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 | Flakstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.4% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 93 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Flakstad | 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 | Flakstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.2% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 251 of 351 |
Population of Flakstad over time
Flakstad had 1,336 residents in 2016 and 1,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,238 |
| 2022 | 1,216 |
| 2023 | 1,220 |
| 2024 | 1,229 |
| 2025 | 1,266 |
| 2026 | 1,235 |
Where is Flakstad?
Business sectors: Flakstad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing45.1% ×4.4
- Real estate9.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.5% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
- Construction4.7% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services3.9% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Flakstad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flakstad?
Flakstad has 1,235 residents (2026), ranking 319 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Flakstad?
Flakstad covers 169.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Flakstad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flakstad went from 1,336 to 1,235, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Flakstad?
Flakstad is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 68.079, longitude 13.275.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flakstad?
In Flakstad, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −17.0 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 343 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Flakstad?
In Flakstad, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 1.9% (2025), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flakstad?
In Flakstad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 53° produces about 737 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flakstad?
The nearest to Flakstad are Moskenes (22 km), Vestvågøy (26 km), Værøy (52 km), Vågan (56 km), Røst (79 km).