Dyrøy: population and statistics
Dyrøy has a population of 1,077 (2026) across 277.0 km², or 3.9 people per km². It ranks 330 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,077 residents
- 277.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 123 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Dyrøy ranks No. 19 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 58.2% in Dyrøy, compared with an average of 70.1% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 68.2% nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 32.5% in Dyrøy, compared with an average of 20.5% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 780 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,796 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sørreisa (3,528 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,120 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Dyrøy in numbers
All indicators for Dyrøy
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 | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.5% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 9 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.1% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 323 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 687 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 335 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.4% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 154 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.0% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 93.6% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 82 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.5% | 17.2% | 4.4% | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 206.1 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 148 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 344 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.4 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 156 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 478,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 275 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 177 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 343 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.3 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 183 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 58.2% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 347 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 8,482 | – | 112,411 | ranked 96 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 671 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 11.9% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 305 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.1% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 283 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Dyrøy | 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 | Dyrøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.7% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 314 of 351 |
Population of Dyrøy over time
Dyrøy had 1,158 residents in 2016 and 1,077 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,063 |
| 2022 | 1,068 |
| 2023 | 1,056 |
| 2024 | 1,073 |
| 2025 | 1,069 |
| 2026 | 1,077 |
Where is Dyrøy?
Business sectors: Dyrøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.3% ×2.0
- Health and social work11.5% ×1.2
- Construction9.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.8
- Real estate7.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×1.3
- Transport and storage5.4% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Dyrøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dyrøy?
Dyrøy has 1,077 residents (2026), ranking 330 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Dyrøy?
Dyrøy covers 277.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Dyrøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dyrøy went from 1,158 to 1,077, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Dyrøy?
Dyrøy is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 69.067, longitude 17.741.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Dyrøy?
In Dyrøy, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 58.2% (2025), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Dyrøy?
In Dyrøy, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 32.5% (2026), ranking 9 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dyrøy?
In Dyrøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 780 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dyrøy?
The nearest to Dyrøy are Sørreisa (18 km), Salangen (19 km), Ibestad (33 km), Bardu (33 km), Senja (37 km).