Leirfjord: population and statistics
Leirfjord has a population of 2,392 (2026) across 451.0 km², or 5.3 people per km². It ranks 262 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,392 residents
- 451.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 240 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Leirfjord ranks No. 20 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.3 per 1,000 inh. in Leirfjord, compared with an average of 10.8 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 22.8% in Leirfjord, compared with an average of 18.4% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 47° generates about 833 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Share of inhabitants under 18”.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 63,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
Leirfjord in numbers
All indicators for Leirfjord
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 | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 201 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.8% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 23 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,276 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 275 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.5% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 153 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 20.7% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 185 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.8% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 209.9 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 269 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 300 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 479,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 268 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 299 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 307 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.0 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.3 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 344 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.1% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 12,717 | – | 112,411 | ranked 89 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 604 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 24.3% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 113 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.9% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 160 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Leirfjord | 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 | Leirfjord | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.9% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 192 of 351 |
Population of Leirfjord over time
Leirfjord had 2,216 residents in 2016 and 2,392 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,278 |
| 2022 | 2,257 |
| 2023 | 2,270 |
| 2024 | 2,352 |
| 2025 | 2,354 |
| 2026 | 2,392 |
Where is Leirfjord?
Business sectors: Leirfjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.5% ×3.7
- Health and social work11.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.8
- Construction9.1% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.2% ×0.6
- Real estate4.9% ×0.5
- Transport and storage3.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services2.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Leirfjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leirfjord?
Leirfjord has 2,392 residents (2026), ranking 262 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Leirfjord?
Leirfjord covers 451.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Leirfjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leirfjord went from 2,216 to 2,392, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Leirfjord?
Leirfjord is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 66.113, longitude 13.131.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leirfjord?
In Leirfjord, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.3 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 344 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Leirfjord?
In Leirfjord, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 22.8% (2026), ranking 23 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leirfjord?
In Leirfjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 47° produces about 833 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leirfjord?
The nearest to Leirfjord are Nesna (17 km), Dønna (28 km), Alstahaug (31 km), Vefsn (35 km), Lurøy (38 km).