Hå: population and statistics
Hå has a population of 20,087 (2026) across 248.0 km², or 81.0 people per km². It ranks 69 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,087 residents
- 248.0 km²
- 81 people/km²
- 197 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Hå ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 24.5% in Hå, compared with an average of 22.0% in Rogaland and 19.6% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 40.8% in Hå, compared with an average of 33.5% in Rogaland and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 906 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,734 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Time, 13.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sandnes (85,785 residents), 27 km away.
Hå in numbers
All indicators for Hå
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 | Hå | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.4% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 333 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 24.5% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 2 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hå | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,242 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 75 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.4% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 312 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 40.8% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 15 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 80.3% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 275 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 14.2% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.3 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 306 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hå | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,106 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 71 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.8 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 276 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 529,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,709 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.9 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hå | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.9% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 35 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hå | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 23.9% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 119 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hå | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.2% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hå | 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 | Hå | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.0% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 281 of 351 |
Population of Hå over time
Hå had 18,591 residents in 2016 and 20,087 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,120 |
| 2022 | 19,296 |
| 2023 | 19,649 |
| 2024 | 19,827 |
| 2025 | 20,067 |
| 2026 | 20,087 |
Where is Hå?
Business sectors: Hå
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.1% ×2.5
- Construction14.5% ×1.4
- Real estate13.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade8.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.4% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Other service activities3.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hå
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hå?
Hå has 20,087 residents (2026), ranking 69 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hå?
Hå covers 248.0 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Hå growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hå went from 18,591 to 20,087, a change of +8.0%.
Where is Hå?
Hå is in Rogaland. Latitude 58.606, longitude 5.725.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Hå?
In Hå, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 24.5% (2026), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Hå?
In Hå, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 40.8% (2026), ranking 15 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hå?
In Hå, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 906 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hå?
The nearest to Hå are Time (13 km), Klepp (20 km), Eigersund (24 km), Bjerkreim (25 km), Gjesdal (25 km).