Rødøy: population and statistics
Rødøy has a population of 1,140 (2026) across 686.0 km², or 1.7 people per km². It ranks 324 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,140 residents
- 686.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Rødøy ranks No. 35 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Rødøy, compared with an average of 12.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 26.7% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.9 per 1,000 inh. in Rødøy, 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: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 36.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 879 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 96,078 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Meløy (6,074 residents), 27 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rødøy in numbers
All indicators for Rødøy
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 | Rødøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 338 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.6% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 239 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rødøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 776 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 319 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.2% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 181 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 16.5% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 243 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.6% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 32 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 494.7 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rødøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 218 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 324 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 191.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 470,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 232 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 330 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 203.5 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rødøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.8% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rødøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.1% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 300 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Rødøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.6% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 329 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Rødøy | 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 | Rødøy | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.3% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 302 of 351 |
Population of Rødøy over time
Rødøy had 1,268 residents in 2016 and 1,140 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,206 |
| 2022 | 1,153 |
| 2023 | 1,139 |
| 2024 | 1,139 |
| 2025 | 1,160 |
| 2026 | 1,140 |
Where is Rødøy?
Business sectors: Rødøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing36.0% ×3.5
- Wholesale and retail trade7.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×2.4
- Transport and storage7.0% ×1.6
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.6
- Construction5.6% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Rødøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rødøy?
Rødøy has 1,140 residents (2026), ranking 324 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Rødøy?
Rødøy covers 686.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Rødøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rødøy went from 1,268 to 1,140, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Rødøy?
Rødøy is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 66.583, longitude 13.350.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Rødøy?
In Rødøy, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rødøy?
In Rødøy, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rødøy?
In Rødøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 879 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rødøy?
The nearest to Rødøy are Meløy (27 km), Lurøy (28 km), Nesna (39 km), Rana - Raane (50 km), Leirfjord (53 km).