Rana - Raane: population and statistics
Rana - Raane has a population of 25,844 (2026) across 4,203.0 km², or 6.1 people per km². It ranks 48 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,844 residents
- 4,203.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 64 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Rana - Raane ranks No. 2 by population.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 110.6 per 1,000 inh. in Rana - Raane, compared with an average of 137.5 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 9.5% in Rana - Raane, compared with an average of 14.0% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 12.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 803 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 588,655 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hemnes, 37.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bodø (53,638 residents), 102 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,212 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rana - Raane in numbers
All indicators for Rana - Raane
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 | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.7 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 220 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.4% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 193 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 12,772 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 43 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.0% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 314 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.7% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 77.3% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 18.3% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.7 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 251 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,277 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 64 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.1 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 532,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 59 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,858 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.6 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 341 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.0% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 155,039 | – | 112,411 | ranked 40 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.1% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 189 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 332 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Rana - Raane | 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 | Rana - Raane | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.1% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 130 of 351 |
Population of Rana - Raane over time
Rana - Raane had 26,039 residents in 2016 and 25,844 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,083 |
| 2022 | 26,092 |
| 2023 | 25,980 |
| 2024 | 25,994 |
| 2025 | 25,927 |
| 2026 | 25,844 |
Where is Rana - Raane?
Business sectors: Rana - Raane
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×1.1
- Real estate12.7% ×1.2
- Construction11.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.6% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Rana - Raane
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rana - Raane?
Rana - Raane has 25,844 residents (2026), ranking 48 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Rana - Raane?
Rana - Raane covers 4,203.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Rana - Raane growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rana - Raane went from 26,039 to 25,844, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Rana - Raane?
Rana - Raane is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 66.367, longitude 14.333.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rana - Raane?
In Rana - Raane, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 110.6 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 341 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Rana - Raane?
In Rana - Raane, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 9.5% (2025), ranking 332 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rana - Raane?
In Rana - Raane, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 803 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rana - Raane?
The nearest to Rana - Raane are Hemnes (37 km), Rødøy (50 km), Meløy (55 km), Nesna (59 km), Leirfjord (61 km).