Høylandet: population and statistics
Høylandet has a population of 1,230 (2026) across 703.0 km², or 1.7 people per km². It ranks 320 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,230 residents
- 703.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 63 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Høylandet ranks No. 32 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 72.9% in Høylandet, compared with an average of 68.5% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 732 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 98,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grong (2,292 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Høylandet in numbers
All indicators for Høylandet
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 | Høylandet | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.7% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Høylandet | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 718 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 331 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.1% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 81 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.1% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 262 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.8% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.7% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 258 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 194.3 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 147 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Høylandet | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 240 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 314 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 195.1 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 484,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 270 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 319 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 219.5 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.6 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Høylandet | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 72.9% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 23 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 | Høylandet | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 613 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 24.4% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 112 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Høylandet | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 11.7% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 294 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Høylandet | 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 | Høylandet | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 32.9% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 68 of 351 |
Population of Høylandet over time
Høylandet had 1,250 residents in 2016 and 1,230 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,215 |
| 2022 | 1,193 |
| 2023 | 1,216 |
| 2024 | 1,222 |
| 2025 | 1,235 |
| 2026 | 1,230 |
Where is Høylandet?
Business sectors: Høylandet
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.6% ×3.7
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Real estate8.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade5.5% ×0.5
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical3.8% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Høylandet
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Høylandet?
Høylandet has 1,230 residents (2026), ranking 320 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Høylandet?
Høylandet covers 703.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Høylandet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Høylandet went from 1,250 to 1,230, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Høylandet?
Høylandet is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.724, longitude 12.334.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Høylandet?
In Høylandet, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 72.9% (2025), ranking 23 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Høylandet?
In Høylandet, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 718 (2026), ranking 331 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Høylandet?
In Høylandet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 732 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Høylandet?
The nearest to Høylandet are Grong (25 km), Overhalla (32 km), Namsskogan (35 km), Bindal (43 km), Nærøysund (43 km).