Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä: population and statistics
Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä has a population of 2,732 (2026) across 795.0 km², or 3.4 people per km². It ranks 244 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,732 residents
- 795.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 986 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 31.0% in Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä, compared with an average of 20.5% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 19.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 96.1% in Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä, compared with an average of 75.9% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 47° generates about 733 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa for “Elevation”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 111,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, 20.0 km away.
Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä in numbers
All indicators for Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä
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 | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 154 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.0% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 17 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.7% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 328 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,701 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 231 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 13.4% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 293 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.1% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 20 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.2% | 17.2% | 4.4% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.2 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 177 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 411 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 249 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.4 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 126 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 473,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 289 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 498 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 182.3 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.9% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 163 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 10.8% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 314 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.2% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 304 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | 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 | Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.3% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 272 of 351 |
Population of Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä over time
Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä had 2,861 residents in 2016 and 2,732 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,773 |
| 2022 | 2,729 |
| 2023 | 2,714 |
| 2024 | 2,743 |
| 2025 | 2,734 |
| 2026 | 2,732 |
Where is Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
Business sectors: Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.3% ×1.9
- Construction12.6% ×1.2
- Real estate10.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade6.2% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä has 2,732 residents (2026), ranking 244 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä covers 795.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä went from 2,861 to 2,732, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 69.690, longitude 20.082.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
In Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 31.0% (2026), ranking 17 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
In Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 96.1% (2026), ranking 20 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
In Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 47° produces about 733 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä?
The nearest to Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä are Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono (20 km), Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (37 km), Tromsø (44 km), Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono (46 km), Skjervøy (49 km).