Kvæfjord: population and statistics
Kvæfjord has a population of 2,901 (2026) across 497.0 km², or 5.8 people per km². It ranks 235 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,901 residents
- 497.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 520 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Kvæfjord ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 8.4% in Kvæfjord, compared with an average of 24.6% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 27.0% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.7 per 1,000 inh. in Kvæfjord, compared with an average of 3.6 per 1,000 inh. in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 723 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 69,608 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Harstad - Hárstták (25,204 residents), 19 km away.
Kvæfjord in numbers
All indicators for Kvæfjord
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 | Kvæfjord | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.8% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 231 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kvæfjord | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,576 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 244 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 8.4% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.3% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 140 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.5% | 17.2% | 4.4% | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.6 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 196 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kvæfjord | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 260 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 307 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.6 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 329 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 482,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 262 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 355 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 292 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.4 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 323 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.4 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kvæfjord | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 61.8% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | ranked 323 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kvæfjord | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 605 per 1,000 inh. | 530 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) | 18.1% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 207 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kvæfjord | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.2% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 152 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kvæfjord | 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 | Kvæfjord | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.1% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 105 of 351 |
Population of Kvæfjord over time
Kvæfjord had 3,029 residents in 2016 and 2,901 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,822 |
| 2022 | 2,789 |
| 2023 | 2,866 |
| 2024 | 2,845 |
| 2025 | 2,852 |
| 2026 | 2,901 |
Where is Kvæfjord?
Business sectors: Kvæfjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.4% ×2.4
- Health and social work15.0% ×1.6
- Construction11.0% ×1.0
- Real estate7.1% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.6
- Education5.9% ×1.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.9% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Kvæfjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kvæfjord?
Kvæfjord has 2,901 residents (2026), ranking 235 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kvæfjord?
Kvæfjord covers 497.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Kvæfjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kvæfjord went from 3,029 to 2,901, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Kvæfjord?
Kvæfjord is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 68.702, longitude 16.147.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Kvæfjord?
In Kvæfjord, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 8.4% (2026), ranking 336 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kvæfjord?
In Kvæfjord, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.7 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 17 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kvæfjord?
In Kvæfjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 723 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kvæfjord?
The nearest to Kvæfjord are Harstad - Hárstták (19 km), Dielddanuorri - Tjeldsund (25 km), Sortland - Suortá (30 km), Evenes - Evenássi (36 km), Lødingen (41 km).