Lødingen: population and statistics
Lødingen has a population of 1,964 (2026) across 508.0 km², or 3.9 people per km². It ranks 284 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,964 residents
- 508.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 590 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Lødingen ranks No. 23 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −44.8 per 1,000 inh. in Lødingen, 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: 0.2% in Lødingen, compared with an average of 0.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 752 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,148 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund (4,144 residents), 31 km away.
Lødingen in numbers
All indicators for Lødingen
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 | Lødingen | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −44.8 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 351 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 34.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 2 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.1% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 337 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lødingen | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,213 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 282 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.1% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 8.7% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 334 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.7% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.6% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 165 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 284.1 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lødingen | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 218 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 324 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.0 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 451,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 234 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 327 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.1 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.1 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 337 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lødingen | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 61.5% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 346 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lødingen | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.7% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 241 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lødingen | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.9% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lødingen | 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 | Lødingen | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Lødingen over time
Lødingen had 2,144 residents in 2016 and 1,964 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,003 |
| 2022 | 1,976 |
| 2023 | 1,985 |
| 2024 | 2,060 |
| 2025 | 2,067 |
| 2026 | 1,964 |
Where is Lødingen?
Business sectors: Lødingen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.3% ×2.0
- Construction11.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work11.5% ×1.2
- Real estate11.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade6.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.6
- Other service activities4.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Lødingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lødingen?
Lødingen has 1,964 residents (2026), ranking 284 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lødingen?
Lødingen covers 508.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Lødingen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lødingen went from 2,144 to 1,964, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Lødingen?
Lødingen is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 68.404, longitude 15.571.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lødingen?
In Lødingen, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −44.8 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 351 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 Lødingen?
In Lødingen, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.2% (2025), ranking 346 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lødingen?
In Lødingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 752 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lødingen?
The nearest to Lødingen are Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund (31 km), Sortland - Suortá (33 km), Hadsel (34 km), Hábmer - Hamarøy (38 km), Kvæfjord (41 km).