Namsskogan: population and statistics
Namsskogan has a population of 803 (2026) across 1,353.0 km², or 0.6 people per km². It ranks 345 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 803 residents
- 1,353.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 560 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Namsskogan ranks No. 35 by population.
Share with university or university college education: 19.7% in Namsskogan, compared with an average of 37.5% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 38.3% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 1.9% in Namsskogan, compared with an average of 1.0% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 760 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with university or university college education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 189,496 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raarvihke - Røyrvik, 27.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bindal (1,361 residents), 31 km away.
Namsskogan in numbers
All indicators for Namsskogan
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 | Namsskogan | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 323 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Namsskogan | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 531 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 343 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.5% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 304 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) | 95.5% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.5% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 266 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 305.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Namsskogan | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 182 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 334 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 226.7 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 459,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 317 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 182 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 340 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 226.7 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.0 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Namsskogan | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 63.7% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 289 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Namsskogan | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 634 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 7.7% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 341 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Namsskogan | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.8% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 110 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Namsskogan | 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 | Namsskogan | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 19.7% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 347 of 351 |
Population of Namsskogan over time
Namsskogan had 867 residents in 2016 and 803 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 846 |
| 2022 | 818 |
| 2023 | 814 |
| 2024 | 810 |
| 2025 | 811 |
| 2026 | 803 |
Where is Namsskogan?
Business sectors: Namsskogan
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.3% ×2.5
- Health and social work11.5% ×1.2
- Construction9.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.1% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×2.0
- Real estate5.5% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Namsskogan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Namsskogan?
Namsskogan has 803 residents (2026), ranking 345 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Namsskogan?
Namsskogan covers 1,353.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Namsskogan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Namsskogan went from 867 to 803, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Namsskogan?
Namsskogan is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.872, longitude 12.976.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Namsskogan?
In Namsskogan, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 19.7% (2025), ranking 347 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Namsskogan?
In Namsskogan, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 1.9% (2025), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Namsskogan?
In Namsskogan, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 760 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Namsskogan?
The nearest to Namsskogan are Raarvihke - Røyrvik (28 km), Bindal (31 km), Høylandet (35 km), Grong (41 km), Sømna (63 km).