Hemnes: population and statistics
Hemnes has a population of 4,486 (2026) across 1,430.0 km², or 3.1 people per km². It ranks 194 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,486 residents
- 1,430.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 360 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Hemnes ranks No. 16 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.3 per 1,000 inh. in Hemnes, compared with an average of 10.8 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 10.4% in Hemnes, compared with an average of 14.0% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 760 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 200,280 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rana - Raane (25,844 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,040 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hemnes in numbers
All indicators for Hemnes
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 | Hemnes | 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 243 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 105 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.4% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 193 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hemnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,384 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 202 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.2% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.7% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 252 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.6% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 57 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.7% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 202.2 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 139 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hemnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 473 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 225 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.4 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 483,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 259 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 515 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 246 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.8 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.3 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 350 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hemnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.6% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hemnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 615 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.8% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hemnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.4% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 320 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hemnes | 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 | Hemnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.5% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 295 of 351 |
Population of Hemnes over time
Hemnes had 4,486 residents in 2016 and 4,486 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,428 |
| 2022 | 4,420 |
| 2023 | 4,459 |
| 2024 | 4,485 |
| 2025 | 4,485 |
| 2026 | 4,486 |
Where is Hemnes?
Business sectors: Hemnes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.7% ×2.2
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Real estate7.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hemnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hemnes?
Hemnes has 4,486 residents (2026), ranking 194 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hemnes?
Hemnes covers 1,430.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Hemnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hemnes went from 4,486 to 4,486, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Hemnes?
Hemnes is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 66.054, longitude 14.031.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hemnes?
In Hemnes, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.3 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Hemnes?
In Hemnes, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 10.4% (2025), ranking 320 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hemnes?
In Hemnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 760 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hemnes?
The nearest to Hemnes are Rana - Raane (37 km), Leirfjord (41 km), Vefsn (45 km), Nesna (50 km), Aarborte - Hattfjelldal (57 km).