Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi: population and statistics
Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi has a population of 4,863 (2026) across 3,334.0 km², or 1.5 people per km². It ranks 187 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,863 residents
- 3,334.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 23 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi ranks No. 6 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.4% in Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi, compared with an average of 0.6% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 1.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 4.5% in Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi, compared with an average of 8.3% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 14.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 764 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 466,947 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, 26.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tromsø (79,943 residents), 81 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,056 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi in numbers
All indicators for Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi
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 | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.2% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 206 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,602 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 188 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.5% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 21.8% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.3% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 187 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.6% | 17.2% | 4.4% | ranked 165 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.2 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 632 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 197 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.0 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 486,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 741 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 204 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.4 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 79 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.8% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 261 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 | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 594 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.4% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 278 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.8% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | 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 | Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.3% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 149 of 351 |
Population of Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi over time
Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi had 4,895 residents in 2016 and 4,863 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,812 |
| 2022 | 4,746 |
| 2023 | 4,772 |
| 2024 | 4,794 |
| 2025 | 4,810 |
| 2026 | 4,863 |
Where is Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
Business sectors: Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work11.3% ×1.2
- Construction10.7% ×1.0
- Real estate10.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.7
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi has 4,863 residents (2026), ranking 187 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi covers 3,334.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi went from 4,895 to 4,863, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 69.768, longitude 21.026.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
In Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.4% (2025), ranking 323 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
In Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 4.5% (2026), ranking 330 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
In Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 764 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi?
The nearest to Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi are Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono (26 km), Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä (37 km), Skjervøy (38 km), Kvænangen (39 km), Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono (62 km).