Snåase - Snåsa: population and statistics
Snåase - Snåsa has a population of 2,141 (2026) across 2,146.0 km², or 1.0 people per km². It ranks 275 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,141 residents
- 2,146.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 80 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Snåase - Snåsa ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 31.7% in Snåase - Snåsa, compared with an average of 13.9% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 45.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 726 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 300,560 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grong, 33.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Overhalla (3,944 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Snåase - Snåsa in numbers
All indicators for Snåase - Snåsa
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 | Snåase - Snåsa | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.0% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 150 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Snåase - Snåsa | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,180 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 286 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.7% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 6 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.0% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 311 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.4% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 108 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.8% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.8 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Snåase - Snåsa | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 425 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 246 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 198.5 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 46 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 460,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 313 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 519 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 245 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 242.4 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Snåase - Snåsa | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.1% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 279 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Snåase - Snåsa | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 568 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.9% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 173 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Snåase - Snåsa | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 283 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Snåase - Snåsa | 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 | Snåase - Snåsa | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 32.5% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 71 of 351 |
Population of Snåase - Snåsa over time
Snåase - Snåsa had 2,139 residents in 2016 and 2,141 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,054 |
| 2022 | 2,033 |
| 2023 | 2,021 |
| 2024 | 2,114 |
| 2025 | 2,138 |
| 2026 | 2,141 |
Where is Snåase - Snåsa?
Business sectors: Snåase - Snåsa
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing45.8% ×4.5
- Real estate8.6% ×0.8
- Construction7.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade4.8% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing3.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Snåase - Snåsa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Snåase - Snåsa?
Snåase - Snåsa has 2,141 residents (2026), ranking 275 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Snåase - Snåsa?
Snåase - Snåsa covers 2,146.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Snåase - Snåsa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Snåase - Snåsa went from 2,139 to 2,141, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Snåase - Snåsa?
Snåase - Snåsa is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 64.246, longitude 12.383.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Snåase - Snåsa?
In Snåase - Snåsa, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 31.7% (2026), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
Median income before tax (gross income): what is the figure for Snåase - Snåsa?
In Snåase - Snåsa, “Median income before tax (gross income)” stands at 460,400 NOK (2024), ranking 313 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 500,900 NOK.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Snåase - Snåsa?
In Snåase - Snåsa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 726 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Snåase - Snåsa?
The nearest to Snåase - Snåsa are Grong (34 km), Overhalla (37 km), Namsos - Nåavmesjenjaelmie (50 km), Steinkjer - Stïentje (50 km), Høylandet (53 km).