Øksnes: population and statistics
Øksnes has a population of 4,613 (2026) across 311.0 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 189 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,613 residents
- 311.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 20 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Øksnes ranks No. 14 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 22.2% in Øksnes, compared with an average of 30.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 38.3% nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 63.8% in Øksnes, compared with an average of 67.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 790 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 43,557 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sortland - Suortá (10,748 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,160 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Øksnes in numbers
All indicators for Øksnes
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 | Øksnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 217 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.2% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 258 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Øksnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,388 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 201 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.1% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.1% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 262 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.3% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.6% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.9 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 250 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Øksnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 598 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 201 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.6 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 476,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 280 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 760 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.8 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Øksnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.8% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 286 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Øksnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.5% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 257 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Øksnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 19.8% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 72 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Øksnes | 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 | Øksnes | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.2% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 320 of 351 |
Population of Øksnes over time
Øksnes had 4,529 residents in 2016 and 4,613 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,416 |
| 2022 | 4,458 |
| 2023 | 4,533 |
| 2024 | 4,569 |
| 2025 | 4,628 |
| 2026 | 4,613 |
Where is Øksnes?
Business sectors: Øksnes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.6% ×2.3
- Real estate11.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.8
- Construction8.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.9% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Øksnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Øksnes?
Øksnes has 4,613 residents (2026), ranking 189 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Øksnes?
Øksnes covers 311.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Øksnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Øksnes went from 4,529 to 4,613, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Øksnes?
Øksnes is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 68.888, longitude 15.183.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Øksnes?
In Øksnes, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 22.2% (2025), ranking 320 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Øksnes?
In Øksnes, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 63.8% (2025), ranking 286 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Øksnes?
In Øksnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 790 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Øksnes?
The nearest to Øksnes are Sortland - Suortá (23 km), Andøy (32 km), Bø (32 km), Hadsel (42 km), Kvæfjord (44 km).