Åfjord: population and statistics
Åfjord has a population of 4,340 (2026) across 1,251.0 km², or 3.5 people per km². It ranks 196 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,340 residents
- 1,251.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 80 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Åfjord ranks No. 21 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 22.4% in Åfjord, compared with an average of 37.5% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 38.3% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 11.1% in Åfjord, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 723 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 175,210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Osen, 34.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Indre Fosen (10,006 residents), 35 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Åfjord in numbers
All indicators for Åfjord
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 | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.0% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 150 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,537 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 195 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.1% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.7% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 118 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.6% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 156 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.5% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 413.4 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 777 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 168 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.0 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 486,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 241 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 951 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 172 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 219.1 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.2 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.8% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 655 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 17.3% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 218 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 307 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.2 years | 83.2 | 82.8 | ranked 92 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Åfjord | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.4% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 318 of 351 |
Population of Åfjord over time
Åfjord had 4,233 residents in 2016 and 4,340 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,271 |
| 2022 | 4,252 |
| 2023 | 4,252 |
| 2024 | 4,339 |
| 2025 | 4,342 |
| 2026 | 4,340 |
Where is Åfjord?
Business sectors: Åfjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.4% ×2.9
- Real estate12.8% ×1.2
- Construction10.1% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Åfjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Åfjord?
Åfjord has 4,340 residents (2026), ranking 196 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Åfjord?
Åfjord covers 1,251.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Åfjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Åfjord went from 4,233 to 4,340, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Åfjord?
Åfjord is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.978, longitude 10.386.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Åfjord?
In Åfjord, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 22.4% (2025), ranking 318 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Åfjord?
In Åfjord, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 11.1% (2025), ranking 307 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Åfjord?
In Åfjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 723 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Åfjord?
The nearest to Åfjord are Osen (35 km), Indre Fosen (35 km), Inderøy (42 km), Frosta (46 km), Ørland (48 km).