Vega: population and statistics
Vega has a population of 1,202 (2026) across 163.0 km², or 7.4 people per km². It ranks 322 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,202 residents
- 163.0 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Vega ranks No. 34 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 96.2% in Vega, compared with an average of 81.1% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 67.9% nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 263.7 per 1,000 inh. in Vega, compared with an average of 137.5 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 904 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,829 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vevelstad, 25.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brønnøy (7,841 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vega in numbers
All indicators for Vega
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 | Vega | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vega | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 755 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 324 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 137 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.6% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.2% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.3% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 314 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 277.0 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 108 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vega | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 255 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 309 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 212.1 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 456,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 317 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 300 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 263.7 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.0 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 50 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vega | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.5% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 297 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vega | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 570 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.7% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 274 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vega | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.7% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 313 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vega | 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 | Vega | 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 Vega over time
Vega had 1,244 residents in 2016 and 1,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,182 |
| 2022 | 1,175 |
| 2023 | 1,219 |
| 2024 | 1,208 |
| 2025 | 1,207 |
| 2026 | 1,202 |
Where is Vega?
Business sectors: Vega
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.9% ×3.4
- Construction12.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.1% ×1.0
- Real estate8.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing3.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Vega
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vega?
Vega has 1,202 residents (2026), ranking 322 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vega?
Vega covers 163.0 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Vega growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vega went from 1,244 to 1,202, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Vega?
Vega is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.675, longitude 11.958.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Vega?
In Vega, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 96.2% (2026), ranking 17 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vega?
In Vega, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 263.7 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 25 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vega?
In Vega, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 904 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vega?
The nearest to Vega are Vevelstad (26 km), Brønnøy (30 km), Herøy (Nordland) (38 km), Sømna (40 km), Alstahaug (42 km).