Raarvihke - Røyrvik: population and statistics
Raarvihke - Røyrvik has a population of 439 (2026) across 1,330.0 km², or 0.3 people per km². It ranks 355 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 439 residents
- 1,330.0 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 510 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Raarvihke - Røyrvik ranks No. 38 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 35.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 727 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 186,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 61.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Namsskogan (803 residents), 28 km away.
Raarvihke - Røyrvik in numbers
All indicators for Raarvihke - Røyrvik
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 | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.4% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 18.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 305 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 353 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.2% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 11.1% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.8% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.6% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ||
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 927.1 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 128 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 348 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 291.6 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 432,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ||
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 144 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 347 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 328.0 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.9% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
Transport
| Indicator | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 12.6% | 31.4% | 19.7% |
Society
| Indicator | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.2% | 15.7% | 15.2% |
Health
| Indicator | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.2 years | 83.2 | 82.8 |
Education
| Indicator | Raarvihke - Røyrvik | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.1% | 37.5% | 27.5% |
Population of Raarvihke - Røyrvik over time
Raarvihke - Røyrvik had 469 residents in 2016 and 439 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 459 |
| 2022 | 441 |
| 2023 | 429 |
| 2024 | 423 |
| 2025 | 443 |
| 2026 | 439 |
Where is Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
Business sectors: Raarvihke - Røyrvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35.4% ×3.4
- Construction9.4% ×0.9
- Real estate8.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×1.5
- Public administration and defence4.7% ×6.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Raarvihke - Røyrvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
Raarvihke - Røyrvik has 439 residents (2026), ranking 355 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
Raarvihke - Røyrvik covers 1,330.0 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Raarvihke - Røyrvik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Raarvihke - Røyrvik went from 469 to 439, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
Raarvihke - Røyrvik is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.884, longitude 13.563.
Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied): what is the figure for Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
In Raarvihke - Røyrvik, “Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied)” stands at 305 (2026), ranking 353 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 2,949.
Establishments: what is the figure for Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
In Raarvihke - Røyrvik, “Establishments” stands at 128 (2026), ranking 348 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
In Raarvihke - Røyrvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 727 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raarvihke - Røyrvik?
The nearest to Raarvihke - Røyrvik are Namsskogan (28 km), Bindal (52 km), Grane (58 km), Lierne (58 km), Grong (60 km).