Kvænangen: population and statistics
Kvænangen has a population of 1,125 (2026) across 2,008.0 km², or 0.6 people per km². It ranks 325 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,125 residents
- 2,008.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 260 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Kvænangen ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 98.6% in Kvænangen, compared with an average of 75.9% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 67.9% nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 13.8% in Kvænangen, compared with an average of 18.0% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 792 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- Number 1 in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa for “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 281,232 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.8 times lower than the national average.
Kvænangen in numbers
All indicators for Kvænangen
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 | Kvænangen | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 147 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.2% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 23 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 13.8% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 342 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kvænangen | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 869 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 311 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 0.7% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 343 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.7% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 98.6% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 2 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) | 362.7 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 80 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kvænangen | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 186 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 333 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.3 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 100 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 460,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 314 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 228 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 331 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 202.7 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 97 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.3 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kvænangen | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 60.9% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 334 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | ranked 14 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kvænangen | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 657 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.1% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 321 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kvænangen | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.1% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 325 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kvænangen | 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 | Kvænangen | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.0% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 309 of 351 |
Population of Kvænangen over time
Kvænangen had 1,231 residents in 2016 and 1,125 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,166 |
| 2022 | 1,159 |
| 2023 | 1,118 |
| 2024 | 1,157 |
| 2025 | 1,131 |
| 2026 | 1,125 |
Where is Kvænangen?
Business sectors: Kvænangen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.5% ×1.7
- Health and social work12.6% ×1.3
- Construction11.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×2.8
- Real estate8.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade6.0% ×0.5
- Transport and storage4.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Kvænangen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kvænangen?
Kvænangen has 1,125 residents (2026), ranking 325 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kvænangen?
Kvænangen covers 2,008.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Kvænangen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kvænangen went from 1,231 to 1,125, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Kvænangen?
Kvænangen is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 69.894, longitude 21.980.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Kvænangen?
In Kvænangen, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 98.6% (2026), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Kvænangen?
In Kvænangen, “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 Kvænangen?
In Kvænangen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 792 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kvænangen?
The nearest to Kvænangen are Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (39 km), Loppa (41 km), Alta (50 km), Skjervøy (55 km), Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono (64 km).