Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono: population and statistics
Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono has a population of 1,848 (2026) across 1,477.0 km², or 1.3 people per km². It ranks 292 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,848 residents
- 1,477.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 768 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa, Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono, compared with an average of 17.2% in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa and 26.7% nationally.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: 677 per 1,000 inh. in Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono, 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 19.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 739 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 206,863 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono, 37.5 km away.
Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono in numbers
All indicators for Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono
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 | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.8% | 20.5% | 23.7% | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 15.4% | 18.0% | 18.7% | ranked 318 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,034 | 94,660 | 2,760,619 | ranked 295 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.4% | 8.3% | 16.4% | ranked 312 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 22.3% | 24.6% | 21.8% | ranked 165 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.9% | 75.9% | 89.9% | ranked 47 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) | 178.6 per 1,000 inh. | 78.1 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 158 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 281 | 18,618 | 656,492 | ranked 294 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.1 per 1,000 inh. | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 467,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 299 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 294 per 1,000 inh. | 23,737 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 309 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.1 per 1,000 inh. | 138.6 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 per 1,000 inh. | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.0% | 70.1% | 67.5% | ranked 254 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 | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 677 per 1,000 inh. | 530 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.9% | 20.7% | 19.7% | ranked 324 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.6% | 16.1% | 15.2% | ranked 296 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | 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 | Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono | Troms - Romsa - Tromssa | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.4% | 37.2% | 27.5% | ranked 209 of 351 |
Population of Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono over time
Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono had 1,865 residents in 2016 and 1,848 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,831 |
| 2022 | 1,836 |
| 2023 | 1,836 |
| 2024 | 1,825 |
| 2025 | 1,829 |
| 2026 | 1,848 |
Where is Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
Business sectors: Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.6% ×1.9
- Construction13.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work11.8% ×1.2
- Real estate8.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.4
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono has 1,848 residents (2026), ranking 292 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono covers 1,477.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono went from 1,865 to 1,848, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono is in Troms - Romsa - Tromssa. Latitude 69.279, longitude 20.287.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
In Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
In Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono, “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 677 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 21 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 591 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
In Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 739 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono?
The nearest to Storfjord - Omasvuotna - Omasvuono are Gáivuotna - Kåfjord - Kaivuono (37 km), Balsfjord (43 km), Lyngen - Ivgu - Yykeä (46 km), Målselv (59 km), Nordreisa - Ráisa - Raisi (62 km).