Vindafjord: population and statistics
Vindafjord has a population of 9,181 (2026) across 599.0 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 123 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,181 residents
- 599.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 294 m
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Rogaland, Vindafjord ranks No. 14 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 73.5% in Vindafjord, compared with an average of 70.0% in Rogaland and 68.2% nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 21.6% in Vindafjord, compared with an average of 22.0% in Rogaland and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 649 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 83,894 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Etne, 20.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haugesund (38,663 residents), 34 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vindafjord in numbers
All indicators for Vindafjord
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 | Vindafjord | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 1,000 inh. | 4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 16.9% | 23.7% | ranked 269 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.6% | 22.0% | 18.7% | ranked 49 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vindafjord | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,635 | 228,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 122 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 178 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 29.3% | 33.5% | 21.8% | ranked 76 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.3% | 76.9% | 89.9% | ranked 91 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.3% | 18.9% | 4.4% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.3 per 1,000 inh. | 37.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 204 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vindafjord | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,421 | 52,915 | 656,492 | ranked 98 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.8 per 1,000 inh. | 104.0 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 528,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,863 per 1,000 inh. | 72,613 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 100 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 202.9 per 1,000 inh. | 142.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 96 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 79 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vindafjord | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.5% | 70.0% | 67.5% | ranked 11 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 | Vindafjord | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 605 per 1,000 inh. | 510 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 24.6% | 34.2% | 19.7% | ranked 109 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vindafjord | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.9% | 22.0% | 15.2% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vindafjord | 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 | Vindafjord | Rogaland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.8% | 36.8% | 27.5% | ranked 196 of 351 |
Population of Vindafjord over time
Vindafjord had 8,788 residents in 2016 and 9,181 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,705 |
| 2022 | 8,775 |
| 2023 | 8,844 |
| 2024 | 8,938 |
| 2025 | 9,069 |
| 2026 | 9,181 |
Where is Vindafjord?
Business sectors: Vindafjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.9% ×3.4
- Construction13.6% ×1.3
- Real estate9.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade8.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
- Transport and storage3.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Vindafjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vindafjord?
Vindafjord has 9,181 residents (2026), ranking 123 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vindafjord?
Vindafjord covers 599.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Vindafjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vindafjord went from 8,788 to 9,181, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Vindafjord?
Vindafjord is in Rogaland. Latitude 59.546, longitude 5.818.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Vindafjord?
In Vindafjord, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 73.5% (2025), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Vindafjord?
In Vindafjord, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 21.6% (2026), ranking 49 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vindafjord?
In Vindafjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 649 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vindafjord?
The nearest to Vindafjord are Etne (20 km), Tysvær (26 km), Sveio (26 km), Haugesund (34 km), Stord (35 km).