Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund: population and statistics
Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund has a population of 4,144 (2026) across 775.0 km², or 5.3 people per km². It ranks 200 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,144 residents
- 775.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 632 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund ranks No. 7 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −9.9 per 1,000 inh. in Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund, compared with an average of 3.6 per 1,000 inh. in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 673 per 1,000 inh. in Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund, compared with an average of 530 per 1,000 inh. in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 731 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 108,543 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kvæfjord, 24.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Harstad - Hárstták (25,204 residents), 36 km away.
Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund in numbers
All indicators for Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund
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 | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 337 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.6% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,305 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 203 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.4% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 196 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.7% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.6% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 57 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.0% | 17.2% | 4.4% | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 214.8 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 400 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 253 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.5 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 488,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 537 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 238 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.6 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.9% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 673 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.5% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 199 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.2% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 322 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.8 years | 82.8 | 82.8 | ranked 151 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.3% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 211 of 351 |
Population of Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund over time
Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund had 4,324 residents in 2016 and 4,144 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,209 |
| 2022 | 4,201 |
| 2023 | 4,206 |
| 2024 | 4,281 |
| 2025 | 4,209 |
| 2026 | 4,144 |
Where is Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
Business sectors: Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.3% ×1.8
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.4
- Construction11.7% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.7% ×0.8
- Real estate8.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.2
- Education5.1% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund has 4,144 residents (2026), ranking 200 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund covers 775.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund went from 4,324 to 4,144, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 68.484, longitude 16.293.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
In Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −9.9 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 337 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
In Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 673 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 24 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
In Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 731 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund?
The nearest to Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund are Kvæfjord (25 km), Evenes - Evenássi (26 km), Lødingen (31 km), Harstad - Hárstták (36 km), Sortland - Suortá (43 km).