Austevoll: population and statistics
Austevoll has a population of 5,515 (2026) across 114.0 km², or 48.4 people per km². It ranks 174 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,515 residents
- 114.0 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 150 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Austevoll ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 24.1% in Austevoll, compared with an average of 20.0% in Vestland and 19.6% nationally.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 48.7% in Austevoll, compared with an average of 39.6% in Vestland and 32.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 818 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Share of inhabitants under 18”.
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Median income before tax (gross income)”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,966 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
Austevoll in numbers
All indicators for Austevoll
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 | Austevoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 282 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 24.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 5 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Austevoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,669 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 185 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.0% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 250 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 37.5% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 33 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.4% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 138 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 5.1% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 153 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 213.2 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Austevoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 840 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 154 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.3 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 559,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 20 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,308 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 134 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 237.2 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Austevoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.2% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 19 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 | Austevoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 511 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 48.7% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 3 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Austevoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 16.4% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 146 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Austevoll | 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 | Austevoll | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.3% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 187 of 351 |
Population of Austevoll over time
Austevoll had 5,118 residents in 2016 and 5,515 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,276 |
| 2022 | 5,283 |
| 2023 | 5,297 |
| 2024 | 5,300 |
| 2025 | 5,437 |
| 2026 | 5,515 |
Where is Austevoll?
Business sectors: Austevoll
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.3% ×3.0
- Real estate14.1% ×1.3
- Construction9.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade6.1% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Austevoll
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Austevoll?
Austevoll has 5,515 residents (2026), ranking 174 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Austevoll?
Austevoll covers 114.0 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Austevoll growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Austevoll went from 5,118 to 5,515, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Austevoll?
Austevoll is in Vestland. Latitude 60.038, longitude 5.268.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Austevoll?
In Austevoll, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 24.1% (2026), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Austevoll?
In Austevoll, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 48.7% (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Austevoll?
In Austevoll, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 818 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Austevoll?
The nearest to Austevoll are Fitjar (14 km), Tysnes (18 km), Stord (28 km), Bømlo (29 km), Bjørnafjorden (30 km).