Hjelmeland: population and statistics
Hjelmeland has a population of 2,612 (2026) across 948.0 km², or 2.8 people per km². It ranks 248 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,612 residents
- 948.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 639 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Hjelmeland ranks No. 20 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −23.7 per 1,000 inh. in Hjelmeland, compared with an average of 4.7 per 1,000 inh. in Rogaland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 97.1% in Hjelmeland, compared with an average of 76.9% in Rogaland and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 42.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 676 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 132,773 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
Hjelmeland in numbers
All indicators for Hjelmeland
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 | Hjelmeland | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −23.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 349 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.5% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 52 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hjelmeland | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,593 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 241 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.9% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.9% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 79 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 97.1% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 7 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) | 428.4 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 66 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hjelmeland | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 546 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 211 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 209.0 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 536,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 663 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 213 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 253.8 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.2 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hjelmeland | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.0% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 21 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hjelmeland | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 287 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 27.9% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 76 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hjelmeland | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.7% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 61 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hjelmeland | 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 | Hjelmeland | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.5% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 124 of 351 |
Population of Hjelmeland over time
Hjelmeland had 2,737 residents in 2016 and 2,612 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,580 |
| 2022 | 2,534 |
| 2023 | 2,619 |
| 2024 | 2,643 |
| 2025 | 2,681 |
| 2026 | 2,612 |
Where is Hjelmeland?
Business sectors: Hjelmeland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing42.5% ×4.1
- Construction8.7% ×0.8
- Real estate6.1% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade4.8% ×0.4
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hjelmeland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hjelmeland?
Hjelmeland has 2,612 residents (2026), ranking 248 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hjelmeland?
Hjelmeland covers 948.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Hjelmeland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hjelmeland went from 2,737 to 2,612, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Hjelmeland?
Hjelmeland is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.217, longitude 6.461.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hjelmeland?
In Hjelmeland, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −23.7 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 349 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Hjelmeland?
In Hjelmeland, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 97.1% (2026), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hjelmeland?
In Hjelmeland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 676 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hjelmeland?
The nearest to Hjelmeland are Suldal (28 km), Strand (30 km), Sirdal (44 km), Stavanger (50 km), Bykle (52 km).