Askvoll: population and statistics
Askvoll has a population of 2,924 (2026) across 313.0 km², or 9.3 people per km². It ranks 234 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,924 residents
- 313.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 612 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Askvoll ranks No. 31 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 29.0% in Askvoll, compared with an average of 19.3% in Vestland and 19.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 24.5% in Askvoll, compared with an average of 16.7% in Vestland and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 732 kWh a year here.
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Askvoll in numbers
All indicators for Askvoll
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 | Askvoll | 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) | 29.0% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.4% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 127 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Askvoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,671 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 234 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.5% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 50 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.2% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.4% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 108 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.1% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 287 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.4 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Askvoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 485 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 222 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.9 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 501,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 174 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 662 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 226.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Askvoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.5% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 78 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 | Askvoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 272 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.9% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 173 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Askvoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.0% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 255 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Askvoll | 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 | Askvoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.0% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 161 of 351 |
Population of Askvoll over time
Askvoll had 3,023 residents in 2016 and 2,924 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,991 |
| 2022 | 2,951 |
| 2023 | 2,949 |
| 2024 | 2,986 |
| 2025 | 2,930 |
| 2026 | 2,924 |
Where is Askvoll?
Business sectors: Askvoll
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.3% ×3.2
- Construction15.0% ×1.4
- Real estate7.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade5.5% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Askvoll
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Askvoll?
Askvoll has 2,924 residents (2026), ranking 234 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Askvoll?
Askvoll covers 313.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Askvoll growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Askvoll went from 3,023 to 2,924, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Askvoll?
Askvoll is in Vestland. Latitude 61.406, longitude 5.242.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Askvoll?
In Askvoll, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 29.0% (2026), ranking 37 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 23.7%.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Askvoll?
In Askvoll, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 24.5% (2026), ranking 50 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Askvoll?
In Askvoll, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 732 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Askvoll?
The nearest to Askvoll are Fjaler (16 km), Kinn (24 km), Hyllestad (26 km), Sunnfjord (33 km), Solund (34 km).