Herøy (Nordland): population and statistics
Herøy (Nordland) has a population of 1,874 (2026) across 64.0 km², or 29.3 people per km². It ranks 289 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,874 residents
- 64.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Herøy (Nordland) ranks No. 25 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.6 per 1,000 inh. in Herøy (Nordland), 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 26.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 902 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,964 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alstahaug (7,489 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Herøy (Nordland) in numbers
All indicators for Herøy (Nordland)
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 | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −5.9 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 315 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 134 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.1% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 145 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 937 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 302 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.7% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 19.1% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 204 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.4% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 108 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.3% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 151 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 329.2 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 92 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 273 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 296 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.7 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 134 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 495,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 199 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 332 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 296 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 177.2 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.7% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 5,068 | – | 112,411 | ranked 101 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.9% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 311 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 25.1% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 29 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Herøy (Nordland) | 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 | Herøy (Nordland) | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.1% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 321 of 351 |
Population of Herøy (Nordland) over time
Herøy (Nordland) had 1,743 residents in 2016 and 1,874 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,793 |
| 2022 | 1,825 |
| 2023 | 1,839 |
| 2024 | 1,842 |
| 2025 | 1,888 |
| 2026 | 1,874 |
Where is Herøy (Nordland)?
Business sectors: Herøy (Nordland)
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.9% ×2.6
- Real estate12.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade8.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Construction7.0% ×0.7
- Transport and storage5.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Herøy (Nordland)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herøy (Nordland)?
Herøy (Nordland) has 1,874 residents (2026), ranking 289 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Herøy (Nordland)?
Herøy (Nordland) covers 64.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Herøy (Nordland) growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herøy (Nordland) went from 1,743 to 1,874, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Herøy (Nordland)?
Herøy (Nordland) is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.984, longitude 12.289.
Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages: what is the figure for Herøy (Nordland)?
In Herøy (Nordland), “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages” stands at 5,068 (2025), ranking 101 of 103 municipalities; the national median is 112,411.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Herøy (Nordland)?
In Herøy (Nordland), “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 23 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herøy (Nordland)?
In Herøy (Nordland), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 902 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herøy (Nordland)?
The nearest to Herøy (Nordland) are Alstahaug (13 km), Dønna (15 km), Vevelstad (37 km), Vega (38 km), Leirfjord (41 km).