Alver: population and statistics
Alver has a population of 30,285 (2026) across 651.0 km², or 46.5 people per km². It ranks 37 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 30,285 residents
- 651.0 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Alver ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 37.8% in Alver, compared with an average of 26.5% in Vestland and 27.0% nationally.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 35.6% in Alver, compared with an average of 39.6% in Vestland and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 762 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 91,176 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Osterøy, 20.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bergen (294,860 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Alver in numbers
All indicators for Alver
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 | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 269 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.3% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 56 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 13,984 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 38 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.8% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 37.8% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 29 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.9% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.3% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 97 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.4 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 216 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,955 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 43 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.6 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 307 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 526,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 80 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 4,193 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.5% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 35.6% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 32 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.6% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 270 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.7 years | 83.7 | 82.8 | ranked 22 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Alver | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.7% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 169 of 351 |
Population of Alver over time
Alver had 28,496 residents in 2016 and 30,285 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,337 |
| 2022 | 29,593 |
| 2023 | 29,920 |
| 2024 | 29,986 |
| 2025 | 30,169 |
| 2026 | 30,285 |
Where is Alver?
Business sectors: Alver
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.5% ×1.9
- Construction15.3% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×0.9
- Real estate9.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Alver
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alver?
Alver has 30,285 residents (2026), ranking 37 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Alver?
Alver covers 651.0 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Alver growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alver went from 28,496 to 30,285, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Alver?
Alver is in Vestland. Latitude 60.667, longitude 5.333.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Alver?
In Alver, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 37.8% (2026), ranking 29 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Alver?
In Alver, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 35.6% (2025), ranking 32 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alver?
In Alver, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 762 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alver?
The nearest to Alver are Osterøy (20 km), Masfjorden (20 km), Askøy (24 km), Austrheim (25 km), Vaksdal (27 km).