Askøy: population and statistics
Askøy has a population of 30,600 (2026) across 94.0 km², or 326 people per km². It ranks 36 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 30,600 residents
- 94.0 km²
- 326 people/km²
- 70 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Askøy ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 52.4% in Askøy, compared with an average of 39.6% in Vestland and 32.8% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 77.8 per 1,000 inh. in Askøy, compared with an average of 111.3 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 116.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 784 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bergen (294,860 residents), 13 km away.
Askøy in numbers
All indicators for Askøy
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 | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.5% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 332 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.3% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 13 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 12,455 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 46 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.3% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 296 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 38.7% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 23 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.0% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.5% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.3 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 305 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,380 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 59 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.8 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 348 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 546,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,482 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 339 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.6% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 7,167 | – | 112,411 | ranked 98 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 308 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 52.4% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 1 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.1% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 251 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Askøy | 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 | Askøy | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 32.3% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 75 of 351 |
Population of Askøy over time
Askøy had 28,380 residents in 2016 and 30,600 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,594 |
| 2022 | 29,816 |
| 2023 | 29,989 |
| 2024 | 30,145 |
| 2025 | 30,377 |
| 2026 | 30,600 |
Where is Askøy?
Business sectors: Askøy
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.8% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.9
- Real estate9.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Askøy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Askøy?
Askøy has 30,600 residents (2026), ranking 36 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Askøy?
Askøy covers 94.0 km², with a density of 326 people per km².
Is the population of Askøy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Askøy went from 28,380 to 30,600, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Askøy?
Askøy is in Vestland. Latitude 60.467, longitude 5.150.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Askøy?
In Askøy, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 52.4% (2025), ranking 1 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Askøy?
In Askøy, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 77.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 348 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 129.8 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Askøy?
In Askøy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 784 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Askøy?
The nearest to Askøy are Bergen (13 km), Øygarden (15 km), Osterøy (22 km), Alver (24 km), Austrheim (36 km).