Bokn: population and statistics
Bokn has a population of 907 (2026) across 45.0 km², or 20.2 people per km². It ranks 340 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 907 residents
- 45.0 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 132 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Bokn ranks No. 21 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 41.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 901 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,303 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Karmøy (43,990 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bokn in numbers
All indicators for Bokn
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 | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 207 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.4% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 193 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 511 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 345 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.2% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 148 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 33.2% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.7% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.8% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 230.4 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 137 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 346 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.0 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 124 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 562,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 15 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 158 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 345 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 174.2 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 156 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.7% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 28.4% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 73 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.7% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.2 years | 83.2 | 82.8 | ranked 92 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Bokn | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.9% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 310 of 351 |
Population of Bokn over time
Bokn had 865 residents in 2016 and 907 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 859 |
| 2022 | 855 |
| 2023 | 868 |
| 2024 | 883 |
| 2025 | 893 |
| 2026 | 907 |
Where is Bokn?
Business sectors: Bokn
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.6% ×4.1
- Construction8.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Real estate6.6% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade5.1% ×0.5
- Transport and storage4.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical3.6% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services3.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bokn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bokn?
Bokn has 907 residents (2026), ranking 340 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Bokn?
Bokn covers 45.0 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Bokn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bokn went from 865 to 907, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Bokn?
Bokn is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.200, longitude 5.423.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Bokn?
In Bokn, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 511 (2026), ranking 345 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bokn?
In Bokn, “Establishments” stands at 137 (2026), ranking 346 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bokn?
In Bokn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 901 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bokn?
The nearest to Bokn are Karmøy (11 km), Kvitsøy (15 km), Tysvær (19 km), Randaberg (25 km), Haugesund (25 km).