Bjørnafjorden: population and statistics
Bjørnafjorden has a population of 26,753 (2026) across 487.0 km², or 54.9 people per km². It ranks 46 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,753 residents
- 487.0 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 300 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Bjørnafjorden ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 42.8% in Bjørnafjorden, compared with an average of 39.6% in Vestland and 32.8% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 41.9% in Bjørnafjorden, compared with an average of 26.5% in Vestland and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 749 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 68,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Samnanger, 23.3 km away.
Bjørnafjorden in numbers
All indicators for Bjørnafjorden
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 | Bjørnafjorden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 297 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.4% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 27 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bjørnafjorden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 11,887 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 53 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.7% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 291 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 41.9% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 14 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.0% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.0% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bjørnafjorden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 2,693 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 47 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.7 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 540,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 47 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 3,901 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 45 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bjørnafjorden | 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) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bjørnafjorden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 535 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 42.8% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 9 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Bjørnafjorden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.6% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Bjørnafjorden | 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 | Bjørnafjorden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.4% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 62 of 351 |
Population of Bjørnafjorden over time
Bjørnafjorden had 23,618 residents in 2016 and 26,753 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,049 |
| 2022 | 25,213 |
| 2023 | 25,596 |
| 2024 | 26,080 |
| 2025 | 26,342 |
| 2026 | 26,753 |
Where is Bjørnafjorden?
Business sectors: Bjørnafjorden
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.6% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.7% ×0.9
- Real estate9.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bjørnafjorden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bjørnafjorden?
Bjørnafjorden has 26,753 residents (2026), ranking 46 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Bjørnafjorden?
Bjørnafjorden covers 487.0 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Bjørnafjorden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bjørnafjorden went from 23,618 to 26,753, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Bjørnafjorden?
Bjørnafjorden is in Vestland. Latitude 60.200, longitude 5.700.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Bjørnafjorden?
In Bjørnafjorden, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 42.8% (2025), ranking 9 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Bjørnafjorden?
In Bjørnafjorden, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 41.9% (2026), ranking 14 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bjørnafjorden?
In Bjørnafjorden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 749 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bjørnafjorden?
The nearest to Bjørnafjorden are Samnanger (23 km), Tysnes (23 km), Bergen (30 km), Austevoll (30 km), Kvam (31 km).