Nærøysund: population and statistics
Nærøysund has a population of 9,920 (2026) across 1,286.0 km², or 7.7 people per km². It ranks 115 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,920 residents
- 1,286.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 100 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Nærøysund ranks No. 12 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 1.4% in Nærøysund, compared with an average of 1.0% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 1.2% nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 21.7% in Nærøysund, compared with an average of 19.3% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 736 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 180,112 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Leka, 28.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie (15,112 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,944 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nærøysund in numbers
All indicators for Nærøysund
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 | Nærøysund | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 254 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 273 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.7% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 45 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nærøysund | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 5,397 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 112 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.6% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 257 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.3% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 83 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.0% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.4% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.2 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nærøysund | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,430 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 97 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.2 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 138 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 518,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,697 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 171.1 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 164 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 | Nærøysund | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.5% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 103 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 37 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nærøysund | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 595 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 14.4% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 262 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Nærøysund | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.3% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 212 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Nærøysund | 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 | Nærøysund | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.2% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Population of Nærøysund over time
Nærøysund had 9,513 residents in 2016 and 9,920 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,581 |
| 2022 | 9,732 |
| 2023 | 9,890 |
| 2024 | 9,968 |
| 2025 | 9,921 |
| 2026 | 9,920 |
Where is Nærøysund?
Business sectors: Nærøysund
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.0% ×2.7
- Real estate12.1% ×1.1
- Construction10.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Nærøysund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nærøysund?
Nærøysund has 9,920 residents (2026), ranking 115 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Nærøysund?
Nærøysund covers 1,286.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Nærøysund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nærøysund went from 9,513 to 9,920, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Nærøysund?
Nærøysund is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.839, longitude 11.461.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Nærøysund?
In Nærøysund, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 1.4% (2025), ranking 37 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Nærøysund?
In Nærøysund, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 21.7% (2026), ranking 45 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nærøysund?
In Nærøysund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 736 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nærøysund?
The nearest to Nærøysund are Leka (28 km), Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie (38 km), Overhalla (42 km), Høylandet (43 km), Flatanger (54 km).