Hitra: population and statistics
Hitra has a population of 5,568 (2026) across 715.0 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 173 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2020 and 2026.
- 5,568 residents
- 715.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 61 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Hitra ranks No. 20 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.7 per 1,000 inh. in Hitra, compared with an average of 3.2 per 1,000 inh. in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 27.2% in Hitra, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 758 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 100,140 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Frøya, 20.6 km away.
Hitra in numbers
All indicators for Hitra
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 | Hitra | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.2% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 206 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hitra | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,213 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 165 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.8% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 205 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 37.8% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 29 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 84.7% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 252 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 8.7% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 360.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hitra | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 770 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 170 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.3 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 512,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 133 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 922 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 177 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.6 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 180 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hitra | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.4% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 129 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hitra | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 578 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.2% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 146 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hitra | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 27.2% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 18 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hitra | 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 | Hitra | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.4% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 269 of 351 |
Population of Hitra over time
Hitra had 5,050 residents in 2020 and 5,568 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,140 |
| 2022 | 5,156 |
| 2023 | 5,281 |
| 2024 | 5,323 |
| 2025 | 5,414 |
| 2026 | 5,568 |
Where is Hitra?
Business sectors: Hitra
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.6% ×2.0
- Real estate13.7% ×1.3
- Construction12.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hitra
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hitra?
Hitra has 5,568 residents (2026), ranking 173 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hitra?
Hitra covers 715.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Hitra growing?
Between 2020 and 2026, the population of Hitra went from 5,050 to 5,568, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Hitra?
Hitra is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.547, longitude 8.855.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hitra?
In Hitra, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.7 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 4 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Hitra?
In Hitra, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 27.2% (2025), ranking 18 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hitra?
In Hitra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 758 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hitra?
The nearest to Hitra are Frøya (21 km), Heim (31 km), Aure (33 km), Ørland (41 km), Smøla (44 km).