Bremanger: population and statistics
Bremanger has a population of 3,381 (2026) across 786.0 km², or 4.3 people per km². It ranks 218 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,381 residents
- 786.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 660 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Bremanger ranks No. 26 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.5% in Bremanger, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vestland and 1.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 25.3% in Bremanger, compared with an average of 16.7% in Vestland and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 711 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 110,084 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kinn (17,356 residents), 31 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,844 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bremanger in numbers
All indicators for Bremanger
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 | Bremanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 57 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 17.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bremanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,114 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 209 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.3% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 40 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.3% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 260 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.1% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 120 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.7% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 192 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.4 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bremanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 420 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 248 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.2 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 191 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 498,600 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 503 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 232 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 270 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bremanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.8% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bremanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 554 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 256 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.0% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 171 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Bremanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.1% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 126 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Bremanger | 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 | Bremanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 23.9% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 284 of 351 |
Population of Bremanger over time
Bremanger had 3,846 residents in 2016 and 3,381 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,597 |
| 2022 | 3,521 |
| 2023 | 3,482 |
| 2024 | 3,392 |
| 2025 | 3,361 |
| 2026 | 3,381 |
Where is Bremanger?
Business sectors: Bremanger
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.6% ×2.9
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work11.6% ×1.2
- Real estate8.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade5.8% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical3.6% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bremanger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bremanger?
Bremanger has 3,381 residents (2026), ranking 218 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Bremanger?
Bremanger covers 786.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Bremanger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bremanger went from 3,846 to 3,381, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Bremanger?
Bremanger is in Vestland. Latitude 61.809, longitude 5.421.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Bremanger?
In Bremanger, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.5% (2025), ranking 306 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bremanger?
In Bremanger, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 25.3% (2026), ranking 40 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bremanger?
In Bremanger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 711 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bremanger?
The nearest to Bremanger are Kinn (31 km), Vanylven (33 km), Stad (34 km), Gloppen (40 km), Askvoll (46 km).