Leka: population and statistics
Leka has a population of 596 (2026) across 108.0 km², or 5.5 people per km². It ranks 349 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 596 residents
- 108.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 180 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Leka ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 98.9% in Leka, compared with an average of 67.6% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 67.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 46.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 844 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,126 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nærøysund (9,920 residents), 28 km away.
Leka in numbers
All indicators for Leka
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 | Leka | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.7% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.0% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leka | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 452 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 348 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.0% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 9.7% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 329 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 98.9% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 1 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 194.6 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 145 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leka | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 113 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 352 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 189.6 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 477,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 278 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 118 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 352 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 198.0 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 260 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leka | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.6% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 201 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leka | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 587 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 183 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 9.4% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 329 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Leka | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 220 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Leka | 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 | Leka | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.1% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 308 of 351 |
Population of Leka over time
Leka had 562 residents in 2016 and 596 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 563 |
| 2022 | 570 |
| 2023 | 582 |
| 2024 | 604 |
| 2025 | 593 |
| 2026 | 596 |
Where is Leka?
Business sectors: Leka
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing46.9% ×4.6
- Accommodation and food services10.6% ×3.5
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade5.3% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.3
- Construction3.5% ×0.3
- Transport and storage3.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Leka
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leka?
Leka has 596 residents (2026), ranking 349 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Leka?
Leka covers 108.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Leka growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leka went from 562 to 596, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Leka?
Leka is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 65.083, longitude 11.634.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Leka?
In Leka, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 98.9% (2026), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Leka?
In Leka, “Establishments” stands at 113 (2026), ranking 352 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leka?
In Leka, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 844 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leka?
The nearest to Leka are Nærøysund (28 km), Sømna (37 km), Bindal (45 km), Høylandet (52 km), Brønnøy (56 km).