Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie: population and statistics
Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie has a population of 15,112 (2026) across 1,998.0 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 82 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,112 residents
- 1,998.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 134 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie ranks No. 8 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −1.8 per 1,000 inh. in Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie, 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: 12.1% in Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 732 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 279,832 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Overhalla, 18.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinkjer - Stïentje (24,007 residents), 53 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie in numbers
All indicators for Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie
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 | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 283 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 201 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.3% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 135 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 7,908 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 78 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.5% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 16.6% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 241 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 82.1% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 262 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.0% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 98 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.2 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,871 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 76 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.8 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 504,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 159 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,278 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 81 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.7 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 225 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 | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.7% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 170 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 | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 234 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 23.1% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 128 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 283 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | 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 | Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.5% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 82 of 351 |
Population of Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie over time
Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie had 15,265 residents in 2016 and 15,112 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,096 |
| 2022 | 15,001 |
| 2023 | 14,923 |
| 2024 | 15,083 |
| 2025 | 15,154 |
| 2026 | 15,112 |
Where is Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
Business sectors: Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.7% ×1.6
- Real estate16.0% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.1
- Construction8.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie has 15,112 residents (2026), ranking 82 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie covers 1,998.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie went from 15,265 to 15,112, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.494, longitude 11.512.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
In Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −1.8 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 283 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
In Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 12.1% (2025), ranking 283 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
In Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 732 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie?
The nearest to Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie are Overhalla (18 km), Flatanger (30 km), Nærøysund (38 km), Høylandet (47 km), Osen (49 km).