Skjervøy: population and statistics
Skjervøy has a population of 2,802 (2026) across 465.0 km², or 6.0 people per km². It ranks 241 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,802 residents
- 465.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 108 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Skjervøy ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 4.1% in Skjervøy, compared with an average of 8.3% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 15.9% nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 487 per 1,000 inh. in Skjervøy, compared with an average of 530 per 1,000 inh. in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 505 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 715 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa for “Share of population with immigrant background”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 65,126 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (4,863 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,860 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Skjervøy in numbers
All indicators for Skjervøy
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 | Skjervøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 228 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.3% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 200 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Skjervøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,545 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 248 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.1% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 10.7% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.2% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.3% | 17.2% | 4.4% | ranked 274 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.7 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skjervøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 320 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 282 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.2 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 481,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 380 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 284 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.6 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 285 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Skjervøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.3% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 214 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 | Skjervøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 326 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.8% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 290 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Skjervøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 21.9% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 49 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Skjervøy | 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 | Skjervøy | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.3% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 302 of 351 |
Population of Skjervøy over time
Skjervøy had 2,920 residents in 2016 and 2,802 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,893 |
| 2022 | 2,804 |
| 2023 | 2,790 |
| 2024 | 2,794 |
| 2025 | 2,784 |
| 2026 | 2,802 |
Where is Skjervøy?
Business sectors: Skjervøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.3% ×2.0
- Real estate11.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Construction8.0% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade6.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.7
- Transport and storage5.8% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Skjervøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skjervøy?
Skjervøy has 2,802 residents (2026), ranking 241 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Skjervøy?
Skjervøy covers 465.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Skjervøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Skjervøy went from 2,920 to 2,802, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Skjervøy?
Skjervøy is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 70.085, longitude 20.659.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Skjervøy?
In Skjervøy, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 4.1% (2026), ranking 332 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Skjervøy?
In Skjervøy, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 487 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 326 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Skjervøy?
In Skjervøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 715 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Skjervøy?
The nearest to Skjervøy are Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (38 km), Karlsøy (47 km), Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä (49 km), Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono (54 km), Kvænangen (55 km).