Sørfold - Fuolldá: population and statistics
Sørfold - Fuolldá has a population of 1,819 (2026) across 1,471.0 km², or 1.2 people per km². It ranks 294 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,819 residents
- 1,471.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Sørfold - Fuolldá ranks No. 26 by population.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 103.4 per 1,000 inh. in Sørfold - Fuolldá, compared with an average of 137.5 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 21.7% in Sørfold - Fuolldá, compared with an average of 30.9% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 47° generates about 790 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 206,022 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fauske - Fuossko (9,707 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,160 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sørfold - Fuolldá in numbers
All indicators for Sørfold - Fuolldá
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 | Sørfold - Fuolldá | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 319 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.5% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 315 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sørfold - Fuolldá | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,190 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 285 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 10.7% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.2% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 317 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 325.5 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 95 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sørfold - Fuolldá | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 175 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 336 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 473,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 188 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 338 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.4 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 350 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.2 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 320 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sørfold - Fuolldá | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.0% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sørfold - Fuolldá | 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) | 11.7% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sørfold - Fuolldá | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.8% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 291 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sørfold - Fuolldá | 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 | Sørfold - Fuolldá | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 21.7% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 325 of 351 |
Population of Sørfold - Fuolldá over time
Sørfold - Fuolldá had 1,963 residents in 2016 and 1,819 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,912 |
| 2022 | 1,869 |
| 2023 | 1,845 |
| 2024 | 1,858 |
| 2025 | 1,851 |
| 2026 | 1,819 |
Where is Sørfold - Fuolldá?
Business sectors: Sørfold - Fuolldá
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.4% ×1.8
- Construction11.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Real estate8.6% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.5
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Sørfold - Fuolldá
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sørfold - Fuolldá?
Sørfold - Fuolldá has 1,819 residents (2026), ranking 294 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sørfold - Fuolldá?
Sørfold - Fuolldá covers 1,471.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Sørfold - Fuolldá growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sørfold - Fuolldá went from 1,963 to 1,819, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Sørfold - Fuolldá?
Sørfold - Fuolldá is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 67.350, longitude 15.600.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sørfold - Fuolldá?
In Sørfold - Fuolldá, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 103.4 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Sørfold - Fuolldá?
In Sørfold - Fuolldá, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 21.7% (2025), ranking 325 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sørfold - Fuolldá?
In Sørfold - Fuolldá, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 47° produces about 790 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sørfold - Fuolldá?
The nearest to Sørfold - Fuolldá are Fauske - Fuossko (13 km), Saltdal (48 km), Bodø (53 km), Steigen (53 km), Beiarn (63 km).