Utsira: population and statistics
Utsira has a population of 219 (2026) across 6.0 km², or 36.5 people per km². It ranks 357 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 219 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 18 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Utsira ranks No. 23 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 883 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Rogaland for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 840 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Karmøy (43,990 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Utsira in numbers
All indicators for Utsira
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 | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.0% | 22.0% | 18.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 129 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 357 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.5% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.7% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.5% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ||
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.1 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 55 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 357 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 251.1 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 537,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ||
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 46 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 357 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 210.0 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.6 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.9% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Transport
| Indicator | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 22.4% | 34.2% | 19.7% |
Society
| Indicator | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.1% | 22.0% | 15.2% |
Health
| Indicator | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.2 years | 83.2 | 82.8 |
Education
| Indicator | Utsira | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.3% | 36.8% | 27.5% |
Population of Utsira over time
Utsira had 200 residents in 2016 and 219 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 192 |
| 2022 | 188 |
| 2023 | 208 |
| 2024 | 215 |
| 2025 | 217 |
| 2026 | 219 |
Where is Utsira?
Business sectors: Utsira
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.0% ×1.9
- Construction12.7% ×1.2
- Real estate10.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.6
- Public administration and defence7.3% ×9.8
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Utsira
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Utsira?
Utsira has 219 residents (2026), ranking 357 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Utsira?
Utsira covers 6.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Utsira growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Utsira went from 200 to 219, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Utsira?
Utsira is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.307, longitude 4.886.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Utsira?
In Utsira, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 129 (2026), ranking 357 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Utsira?
In Utsira, “Establishments” stands at 55 (2026), ranking 357 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Utsira?
In Utsira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 883 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Utsira?
The nearest to Utsira are Karmøy (22 km), Haugesund (25 km), Bokn (33 km), Tysvær (38 km), Sveio (40 km).