Aurland: population and statistics
Aurland has a population of 1,866 (2026) across 1,376.0 km², or 1.4 people per km². It ranks 291 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,866 residents
- 1,376.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 380 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Aurland ranks No. 36 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.0 per 1,000 inh. in Aurland, compared with an average of 2.6 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.9 per 1,000 inh. in Aurland, compared with an average of 13.1 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 758 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Share of population with immigrant background”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 192,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lærdal, 28.7 km away.
Aurland in numbers
All indicators for Aurland
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 | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 12 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.0% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 298 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,179 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 287 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.2% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 54 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 26.5% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 113 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 85.6% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 243 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) | 149.5 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 411 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 249 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 220.3 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 517,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 109 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 455 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 263 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 243.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 12 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.6% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 275,693 | – | 112,411 | ranked 19 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 576 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 209 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.6% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 156 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 25.9% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 24 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Aurland | 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 | Aurland | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 32.7% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 70 of 351 |
Population of Aurland over time
Aurland had 1,764 residents in 2016 and 1,866 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,777 |
| 2022 | 1,766 |
| 2023 | 1,775 |
| 2024 | 1,800 |
| 2025 | 1,836 |
| 2026 | 1,866 |
Where is Aurland?
Business sectors: Aurland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.3% ×1.8
- Real estate11.9% ×1.1
- Construction10.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×3.2
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade6.2% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Aurland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aurland?
Aurland has 1,866 residents (2026), ranking 291 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Aurland?
Aurland covers 1,376.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Aurland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aurland went from 1,764 to 1,866, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Aurland?
Aurland is in Vestland. Latitude 60.900, longitude 7.167.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aurland?
In Aurland, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.0 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 12 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aurland?
In Aurland, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 12 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aurland?
In Aurland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 758 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aurland?
The nearest to Aurland are Lærdal (29 km), Ulvik (31 km), Vik (36 km), Sogndal (37 km), Eidfjord (45 km).