Træna: population and statistics
Træna has a population of 443 (2026) across 16.0 km², or 27.7 people per km². It ranks 354 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 443 residents
- 16.0 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 180 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Træna ranks No. 41 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 928 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Share of population with immigrant background”.
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,241 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lurøy (1,953 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Træna in numbers
All indicators for Træna
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 | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −38.4 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.3% | 18.4% | 18.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 258 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 355 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.9% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 9.2% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.2% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ||
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.3 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 109 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 353 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 246.0 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ||
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 108 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 353 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 243.8 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.8 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.4% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Transport
| Indicator | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 307 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 7.4% | 21.5% | 19.7% |
Society
| Indicator | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 34.3% | 14.0% | 15.2% |
Health
| Indicator | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.6 years | 82.6 | 82.8 |
Education
| Indicator | Træna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.8% | 30.9% | 27.5% |
Population of Træna over time
Træna had 478 residents in 2016 and 443 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 442 |
| 2022 | 450 |
| 2023 | 444 |
| 2024 | 442 |
| 2025 | 463 |
| 2026 | 443 |
Where is Træna?
Business sectors: Træna
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.5% ×2.7
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×2.6
- Construction6.9% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade6.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Træna
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Træna?
Træna has 443 residents (2026), ranking 354 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Træna?
Træna covers 16.0 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Træna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Træna went from 478 to 443, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Træna?
Træna is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 66.507, longitude 12.031.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Træna?
In Træna, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 258 (2026), ranking 355 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Træna?
In Træna, “Establishments” stands at 109 (2026), ranking 353 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Træna?
In Træna, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 928 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Træna?
The nearest to Træna are Lurøy (38 km), Dønna (52 km), Nesna (53 km), Rødøy (59 km), Herøy (Nordland) (59 km).