Fedje: population and statistics
Fedje has a population of 529 (2026) across 9.0 km², or 58.8 people per km². It ranks 351 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 529 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 3 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Fedje ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Fedje, compared with an average of 25.5% in Vestland and 26.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 12.3% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 844 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Austrheim (2,947 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,376 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Fedje in numbers
All indicators for Fedje
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 | Fedje | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.1% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 145 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fedje | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 333 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 350 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.7% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 46 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.2% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 278 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 97.0% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.5 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fedje | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 66 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 356 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.8 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 497,700 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 191 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 78 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 356 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 147.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fedje | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.7% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 263 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 17 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fedje | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 344 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 24.1% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 117 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Fedje | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.9% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 190 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Fedje | 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 | Fedje | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.1% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 217 of 351 |
Population of Fedje over time
Fedje had 576 residents in 2016 and 529 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 525 |
| 2022 | 502 |
| 2023 | 513 |
| 2024 | 519 |
| 2025 | 521 |
| 2026 | 529 |
Where is Fedje?
Business sectors: Fedje
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.3% ×1.2
- Construction12.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.3% ×1.3
- Real estate9.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.7% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade6.2% ×0.6
- Transport and storage6.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Fedje
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fedje?
Fedje has 529 residents (2026), ranking 351 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Fedje?
Fedje covers 9.0 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Fedje growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fedje went from 576 to 529, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Fedje?
Fedje is in Vestland. Latitude 60.769, longitude 4.731.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Fedje?
In Fedje, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Fedje?
In Fedje, “Establishments” stands at 66 (2026), ranking 356 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fedje?
In Fedje, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 844 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fedje?
The nearest to Fedje are Austrheim (11 km), Alver (35 km), Gulen (35 km), Masfjorden (40 km), Askøy (41 km).