Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono: population and statistics
Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono has a population of 1,939 (2026) across 950.0 km², or 2.0 people per km². It ranks 286 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,939 residents
- 950.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, compared with an average of 17.2% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 26.7% nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 13.8% in Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, compared with an average of 18.0% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 777 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 133,053 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä, 20.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (4,863 residents), 26 km away.
Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono in numbers
All indicators for Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono
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 | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.3% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 15 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.8% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 342 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,319 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 267 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.3% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 323 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 11.4% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 318 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 97.5% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 17.2% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.1 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 262 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 263 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 305 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.6 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 451,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 334 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 295 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 308 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.1 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.3 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 62.7% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 311 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 7.1% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 344 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 9.0% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 340 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | 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 | Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.9% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 284 of 351 |
Population of Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono over time
Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono had 2,150 residents in 2016 and 1,939 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,072 |
| 2022 | 2,012 |
| 2023 | 2,000 |
| 2024 | 1,974 |
| 2025 | 1,955 |
| 2026 | 1,939 |
Where is Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
Business sectors: Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.0% ×2.7
- Construction12.6% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.8
- Real estate8.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono has 1,939 residents (2026), ranking 286 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono covers 950.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono went from 2,150 to 1,939, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 69.604, longitude 20.535.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
In Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
In Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 13.8% (2026), ranking 342 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
In Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 777 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono?
The nearest to Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono are Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä (20 km), Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (26 km), Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono (37 km), Skjervøy (54 km), Tromsø (61 km).