Fitjar: population and statistics
Fitjar has a population of 3,237 (2026) across 135.0 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 222 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,237 residents
- 135.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 386 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Fitjar ranks No. 27 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.4% in Fitjar, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vestland and 1.2% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 10.1% in Fitjar, compared with an average of 17.3% in Vestland and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.9% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 788 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,908 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stord (19,276 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Fitjar in numbers
All indicators for Fitjar
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 | Fitjar | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 220 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.6% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 81 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fitjar | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,599 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 239 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.2% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 277 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 30.3% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 70 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 90.3% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 165 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.4% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 198.3 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 142 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fitjar | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 384 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 261 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.6 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 530,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 526 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 162.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fitjar | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.0% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 323 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fitjar | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 584 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 31.4% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 51 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Fitjar | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.1% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 325 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Fitjar | 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 | Fitjar | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.2% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 251 of 351 |
Population of Fitjar over time
Fitjar had 3,140 residents in 2016 and 3,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,147 |
| 2022 | 3,117 |
| 2023 | 3,181 |
| 2024 | 3,203 |
| 2025 | 3,208 |
| 2026 | 3,237 |
Where is Fitjar?
Business sectors: Fitjar
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.9% ×2.4
- Construction16.4% ×1.5
- Real estate13.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.6
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Fitjar
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fitjar?
Fitjar has 3,237 residents (2026), ranking 222 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Fitjar?
Fitjar covers 135.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Fitjar growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fitjar went from 3,140 to 3,237, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Fitjar?
Fitjar is in Vestland. Latitude 59.919, longitude 5.371.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Fitjar?
In Fitjar, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.4% (2025), ranking 323 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Fitjar?
In Fitjar, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 10.1% (2025), ranking 325 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fitjar?
In Fitjar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 788 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fitjar?
The nearest to Fitjar are Stord (13 km), Austevoll (14 km), Tysnes (14 km), Bømlo (18 km), Bjørnafjorden (36 km).