Eidfjord: population and statistics
Eidfjord has a population of 985 (2026) across 1,388.0 km², or 0.7 people per km². It ranks 337 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 985 residents
- 1,388.0 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 80 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Eidfjord ranks No. 40 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.3 per 1,000 inh. in Eidfjord, compared with an average of 2.6 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,350 per 1,000 inh. in Eidfjord, compared with an average of 65.4 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 80.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 15.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 760 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Cabins and holiday homes 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.
- Its area is roughly equal to 194,398 football pitches.
- Its population density is 26.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ulvik, 14.2 km away.
Eidfjord in numbers
All indicators for Eidfjord
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 | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 134 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.6% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 120 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 639 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 340 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 90 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.0% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.5% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 160 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.6% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,350 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 222 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 322 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 225.4 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 553,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 261 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 321 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 265.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.3 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.0% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 21 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 14 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 107,206 | – | 112,411 | ranked 54 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 251 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 25.8% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 94 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.6% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 89 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Eidfjord | 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 | Eidfjord | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.7% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 118 of 351 |
Population of Eidfjord over time
Eidfjord had 925 residents in 2016 and 985 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 903 |
| 2022 | 937 |
| 2023 | 962 |
| 2024 | 968 |
| 2025 | 967 |
| 2026 | 985 |
Where is Eidfjord?
Business sectors: Eidfjord
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services15.1% ×4.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.2% ×1.4
- Construction11.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×1.0
- Real estate7.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Eidfjord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eidfjord?
Eidfjord has 985 residents (2026), ranking 337 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Eidfjord?
Eidfjord covers 1,388.0 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Eidfjord growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eidfjord went from 925 to 985, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Eidfjord?
Eidfjord is in Vestland. Latitude 60.497, longitude 7.141.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eidfjord?
In Eidfjord, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.3 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 11 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eidfjord?
In Eidfjord, “Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,350 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 13 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 153.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eidfjord?
In Eidfjord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 760 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eidfjord?
The nearest to Eidfjord are Ulvik (14 km), Aurland (45 km), Voss (45 km), Kvam (56 km), Ullensvang (58 km).