Frøya: population and statistics
Frøya has a population of 5,794 (2026) across 230.0 km², or 25.2 people per km². It ranks 167 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,794 residents
- 230.0 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 40 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Frøya ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 34.7% in Frøya, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.5 per 1,000 inh. in Frøya, compared with an average of 3.2 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 789 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Share of population with immigrant background”.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,213 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hitra, 20.6 km away.
Frøya in numbers
All indicators for Frøya
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 | Frøya | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.1% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 325 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.7% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frøya | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,923 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 180 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.0% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 38.3% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 25 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.4% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.3% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 204 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 154 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frøya | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 705 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 180 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.7 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 203 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 534,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 57 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 934 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 161.2 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 192 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frøya | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.8% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 132 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frøya | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.5% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 143 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Frøya | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 34.7% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 5 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Frøya | 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 | Frøya | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.3% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 248 of 351 |
Population of Frøya over time
Frøya had 4,799 residents in 2016 and 5,794 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,204 |
| 2022 | 5,265 |
| 2023 | 5,391 |
| 2024 | 5,453 |
| 2025 | 5,655 |
| 2026 | 5,794 |
Where is Frøya?
Business sectors: Frøya
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.2% ×2.3
- Real estate13.3% ×1.2
- Construction9.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.8
- Transport and storage6.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Frøya
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frøya?
Frøya has 5,794 residents (2026), ranking 167 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Frøya?
Frøya covers 230.0 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Frøya growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frøya went from 4,799 to 5,794, a change of +20.7%.
Where is Frøya?
Frøya is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.726, longitude 8.744.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Frøya?
In Frøya, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 34.7% (2025), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frøya?
In Frøya, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.5 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 24 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frøya?
In Frøya, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 789 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frøya?
The nearest to Frøya are Hitra (21 km), Ørland (43 km), Smøla (50 km), Aure (51 km), Heim (52 km).