Vevelstad: population and statistics
Vevelstad has a population of 477 (2026) across 516.0 km², or 0.9 people per km². It ranks 352 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 477 residents
- 516.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 220 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Vevelstad ranks No. 39 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 39.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 814 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 72,269 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brønnøy (7,841 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,256 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vevelstad in numbers
All indicators for Vevelstad
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 | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.5% | 18.4% | 18.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 311 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 352 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.5% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.6% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.8% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.0% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ||
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 324.9 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 87 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 354 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 182.4 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 471,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ||
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 96 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 201.3 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) | 6.3 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.0% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Transport
| Indicator | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551 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) | 16.3% | 21.5% | 19.7% |
Society
| Indicator | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.9% | 14.0% | 15.2% |
Health
| Indicator | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.6 years | 82.6 | 82.8 |
Education
| Indicator | Vevelstad | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.7% | 30.9% | 27.5% |
Population of Vevelstad over time
Vevelstad had 507 residents in 2016 and 477 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 465 |
| 2022 | 462 |
| 2023 | 454 |
| 2024 | 480 |
| 2025 | 470 |
| 2026 | 477 |
Where is Vevelstad?
Business sectors: Vevelstad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39.1% ×3.8
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.1
- Construction9.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.0% ×0.7
- Real estate6.9% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
- Public administration and defence4.6% ×6.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Vevelstad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vevelstad?
Vevelstad has 477 residents (2026), ranking 352 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vevelstad?
Vevelstad covers 516.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Vevelstad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vevelstad went from 507 to 477, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Vevelstad?
Vevelstad is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 65.668, longitude 12.519.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Vevelstad?
In Vevelstad, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 311 (2026), ranking 352 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Vevelstad?
In Vevelstad, “Establishments” stands at 87 (2026), ranking 354 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vevelstad?
In Vevelstad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 814 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vevelstad?
The nearest to Vevelstad are Brønnøy (22 km), Vega (26 km), Alstahaug (32 km), Vefsn (36 km), Herøy (Nordland) (37 km).