Narvik: population and statistics
Narvik has a population of 21,647 (2026) across 3,195.0 km², or 6.8 people per km². It ranks 61 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2020 and 2026.
- 21,647 residents
- 3,195.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Narvik ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 9.8% in Narvik, compared with an average of 19.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 27.0% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.4 per 1,000 inh. in Narvik, 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: Real estate, with 13.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 47° generates about 788 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 447,479 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Evenes - Evenássi, 22.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tromsø (79,943 residents), 149 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Narvik in numbers
All indicators for Narvik
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 | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 158 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.0% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 11,978 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 50 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.8% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 167 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 9.8% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 328 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 78.4% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.4% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 57 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.1 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,132 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 70 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 304 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 525,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,771 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 128.0 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 305 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.4 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.7% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 225,003 | – | 112,411 | ranked 27 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 27.9% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 76 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 204 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Narvik | 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 | Narvik | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 32.4% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 74 of 351 |
Population of Narvik over time
Narvik had 21,845 residents in 2020 and 21,647 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,661 |
| 2022 | 21,530 |
| 2023 | 21,515 |
| 2024 | 21,580 |
| 2025 | 21,591 |
| 2026 | 21,647 |
Where is Narvik?
Business sectors: Narvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Real estate13.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work12.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×1.1
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.4% ×0.4
- Transport and storage4.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Narvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Narvik?
Narvik has 21,647 residents (2026), ranking 61 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Narvik?
Narvik covers 3,195.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Narvik growing?
Between 2020 and 2026, the population of Narvik went from 21,845 to 21,647, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Narvik?
Narvik is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 68.434, longitude 17.406.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Narvik?
In Narvik, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 9.8% (2026), ranking 328 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Narvik?
In Narvik, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.4 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 25 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Narvik?
In Narvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 47° produces about 788 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Narvik?
The nearest to Narvik are Evenes - Evenássi (23 km), Loabák - Lavangen (26 km), Gratangen - Rivtták (29 km), Ibestad (44 km), Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund (46 km).