Flatanger: population and statistics
Flatanger has a population of 1,110 (2026) across 434.0 km², or 2.6 people per km². It ranks 328 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,110 residents
- 434.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 155 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Flatanger ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 29.5% in Flatanger, compared with an average of 19.6% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 19.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 709 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 60,784 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Osen, 21.3 km away.
Flatanger in numbers
All indicators for Flatanger
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 | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −4.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 309 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.5% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 32 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.4% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 286 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 660 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 338 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.3% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 25.9% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 116 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.9% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 96 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.2% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 152 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 491.9 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 57 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 218 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 324 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 196.4 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 491,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 219 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 256 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 322 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 230.6 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.9 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 268 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.5% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 14,983 | – | 112,411 | ranked 87 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 665 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.4% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 262 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 220 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Flatanger | 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 | Flatanger | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.2% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 103 of 351 |
Population of Flatanger over time
Flatanger had 1,103 residents in 2016 and 1,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,100 |
| 2022 | 1,101 |
| 2023 | 1,108 |
| 2024 | 1,116 |
| 2025 | 1,121 |
| 2026 | 1,110 |
Where is Flatanger?
Business sectors: Flatanger
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.3% ×3.0
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Real estate10.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×2.5
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade4.3% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Flatanger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flatanger?
Flatanger has 1,110 residents (2026), ranking 328 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Flatanger?
Flatanger covers 434.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Flatanger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flatanger went from 1,103 to 1,110, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Flatanger?
Flatanger is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.420, longitude 10.908.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Flatanger?
In Flatanger, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 660 (2026), ranking 338 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Flatanger?
In Flatanger, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 29.5% (2026), ranking 32 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flatanger?
In Flatanger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 709 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flatanger?
The nearest to Flatanger are Osen (21 km), Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie (30 km), Overhalla (48 km), Steinkjer - Stïentje (53 km), Nærøysund (54 km).