Moskenes: population and statistics
Moskenes has a population of 976 (2026) across 110.0 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 338 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 976 residents
- 110.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 580 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Moskenes ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 10.8% in Moskenes, compared with an average of 18.4% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 19.6% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 2.8% in Moskenes, compared with an average of 0.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 940 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”.
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,406 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
Moskenes in numbers
All indicators for Moskenes
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 | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 26 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 10.8% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 351 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 705 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 333 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.0% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 8.2% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.2% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 167 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.1% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.3 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 192 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 251 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 311 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 257.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 454,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 314 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 321.7 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.3% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 301 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 1 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 148,202 | – | 112,411 | ranked 42 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 502 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.2% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 320 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 28.9% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 13 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Moskenes | 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 | Moskenes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.9% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 310 of 351 |
Population of Moskenes over time
Moskenes had 1,062 residents in 2016 and 976 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 989 |
| 2022 | 982 |
| 2023 | 979 |
| 2024 | 954 |
| 2025 | 969 |
| 2026 | 976 |
Where is Moskenes?
Business sectors: Moskenes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.2% ×2.6
- Accommodation and food services12.9% ×4.2
- Real estate12.9% ×1.2
- Construction12.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Moskenes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moskenes?
Moskenes has 976 residents (2026), ranking 338 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Moskenes?
Moskenes covers 110.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Moskenes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moskenes went from 1,062 to 976, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Moskenes?
Moskenes is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 67.925, longitude 12.959.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Moskenes?
In Moskenes, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 351 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Moskenes?
In Moskenes, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 2.8% (2025), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Moskenes?
In Moskenes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 940 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Moskenes?
The nearest to Moskenes are Flakstad (22 km), Værøy (31 km), Vestvågøy (48 km), Røst (58 km), Vågan (76 km).