Heim: population and statistics
Heim has a population of 6,075 (2026) across 980.0 km², or 6.2 people per km². It ranks 161 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2020 and 2026.
- 6,075 residents
- 980.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 320 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Heim ranks No. 17 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −5.9 per 1,000 inh. in Heim, compared with an average of 3.2 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 1.5% in Heim, compared with an average of 1.0% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 717 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 137,255 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aure, 23.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orkland (18,840 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Heim in numbers
All indicators for Heim
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 | Heim | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −5.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 315 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 92 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.7% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heim | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,230 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 164 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 16.9% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 238 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.0% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 169 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.7% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 328.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 93 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heim | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 786 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 164 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.4 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 485,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 247 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 974 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 168 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.3 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 196 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heim | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.2% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 25 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heim | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 620 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.4% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 160 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Heim | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 232 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Heim | 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 | Heim | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 22.8% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 312 of 351 |
Population of Heim over time
Heim had 5,963 residents in 2020 and 6,075 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,941 |
| 2022 | 5,884 |
| 2023 | 5,880 |
| 2024 | 6,093 |
| 2025 | 6,134 |
| 2026 | 6,075 |
Where is Heim?
Business sectors: Heim
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.3% ×2.9
- Real estate12.1% ×1.1
- Construction11.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.1% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Heim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heim?
Heim has 6,075 residents (2026), ranking 161 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Heim?
Heim covers 980.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Heim growing?
Between 2020 and 2026, the population of Heim went from 5,963 to 6,075, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Heim?
Heim is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.283, longitude 9.083.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Heim?
In Heim, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −5.9 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 315 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Heim?
In Heim, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 1.5% (2025), ranking 25 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heim?
In Heim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 717 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heim?
The nearest to Heim are Aure (24 km), Rindal (29 km), Hitra (31 km), Orkland (38 km), Surnadal (41 km).