Grane: population and statistics
Grane has a population of 1,415 (2026) across 1,881.0 km², or 0.8 people per km². It ranks 307 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,415 residents
- 1,881.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 920 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Grane ranks No. 29 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 20.9% in Grane, compared with an average of 30.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 38.3% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.8 per 1,000 inh. in Grane, compared with an average of 10.8 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 821 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Elevation”.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 263,445 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aarborte - Hattfjelldal, 33.1 km away.
Grane in numbers
All indicators for Grane
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 | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.7 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 268 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 46 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.8% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 304 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 835 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 316 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.5% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 236 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.5% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 257 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) | 3.6% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 521.6 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 196 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 332 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 154 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 272 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 227 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.4 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 195 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 328 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.5% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 10,826 | – | 112,411 | ranked 93 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 614 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.1% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 219 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.1% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 220 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Grane | 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 | Grane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 20.9% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 341 of 351 |
Population of Grane over time
Grane had 1,462 residents in 2016 and 1,415 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,453 |
| 2022 | 1,461 |
| 2023 | 1,454 |
| 2024 | 1,447 |
| 2025 | 1,430 |
| 2026 | 1,415 |
Where is Grane?
Business sectors: Grane
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.3% ×3.2
- Construction15.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.7% ×0.6
- Real estate6.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Grane
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grane?
Grane has 1,415 residents (2026), ranking 307 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Grane?
Grane covers 1,881.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Grane growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grane went from 1,462 to 1,415, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Grane?
Grane is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.401, longitude 13.511.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Grane?
In Grane, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 20.9% (2025), ranking 341 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grane?
In Grane, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 328 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grane?
In Grane, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 821 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grane?
The nearest to Grane are Aarborte - Hattfjelldal (33 km), Vefsn (46 km), Brønnøy (52 km), Vevelstad (55 km), Bindal (55 km).