Sømna: population and statistics
Sømna has a population of 2,006 (2026) across 192.0 km², or 10.4 people per km². It ranks 281 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,006 residents
- 192.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Sømna ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Sømna, compared with an average of 12.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 26.7% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.5 per 1,000 inh. in Sømna, compared with an average of 0.1 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 840 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,891 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brønnøy (7,841 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sømna in numbers
All indicators for Sømna
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 | Sømna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 129 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.1% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 214 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sømna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,074 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 293 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.3% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 20.2% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 191 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 97.0% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 8 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) | 83.3 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sømna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 269 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 300 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.1 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 164 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 485,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 306 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 304 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.5 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sømna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.8% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 197 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sømna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 651 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 16.2% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 235 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sømna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.1% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 307 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sømna | 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 | Sømna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.4% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Population of Sømna over time
Sømna had 2,031 residents in 2016 and 2,006 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,990 |
| 2022 | 1,981 |
| 2023 | 1,970 |
| 2024 | 1,976 |
| 2025 | 1,979 |
| 2026 | 2,006 |
Where is Sømna?
Business sectors: Sømna
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.7% ×3.3
- Construction12.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Real estate6.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.4
- Transport and storage4.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Sømna
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sømna?
Sømna has 2,006 residents (2026), ranking 281 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sømna?
Sømna covers 192.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Sømna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sømna went from 2,031 to 2,006, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Sømna?
Sømna is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.324, longitude 12.177.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Sømna?
In Sømna, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sømna?
In Sømna, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.5 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 31 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sømna?
In Sømna, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 840 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sømna?
The nearest to Sømna are Brønnøy (20 km), Bindal (32 km), Leka (37 km), Vega (40 km), Vevelstad (41 km).