Sørreisa: population and statistics
Sørreisa has a population of 3,528 (2026) across 347.0 km², or 10.2 people per km². It ranks 216 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,528 residents
- 347.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 85 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Sørreisa ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Sørreisa, compared with an average of 17.2% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 26.7% nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 116.8 per 1,000 inh. in Sørreisa, compared with an average of 138.6 per 1,000 inh. in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 768 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa for “Share of inhabitants under 18”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 48,599 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dyrøy, 18.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Målselv (6,819 residents), 37 km away.
Sørreisa in numbers
All indicators for Sørreisa
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 | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 270 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 235 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.0% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,860 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 222 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.7% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 302 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 18.8% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 210 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 97.7% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 3 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) | 95.0 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 236 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 322 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 280 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.3 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 507,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 148 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 412 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.8 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 335 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 326 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.0% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 10,308 | – | 112,411 | ranked 95 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 662 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 15.0% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 250 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.7% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sørreisa | 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 | Sørreisa | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.6% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 144 of 351 |
Population of Sørreisa over time
Sørreisa had 3,452 residents in 2016 and 3,528 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,465 |
| 2022 | 3,414 |
| 2023 | 3,428 |
| 2024 | 3,485 |
| 2025 | 3,533 |
| 2026 | 3,528 |
Where is Sørreisa?
Business sectors: Sørreisa
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.4% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×1.1
- Construction12.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Real estate8.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.6
- Education5.1% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Sørreisa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sørreisa?
Sørreisa has 3,528 residents (2026), ranking 216 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sørreisa?
Sørreisa covers 347.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Sørreisa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sørreisa went from 3,452 to 3,528, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Sørreisa?
Sørreisa is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 69.092, longitude 18.194.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Sørreisa?
In Sørreisa, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sørreisa?
In Sørreisa, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 116.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 335 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sørreisa?
In Sørreisa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 768 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sørreisa?
The nearest to Sørreisa are Dyrøy (18 km), Salangen (24 km), Bardu (26 km), Målselv (37 km), Balsfjord (46 km).