Fjaler: population and statistics
Fjaler has a population of 2,948 (2026) across 390.0 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 231 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,948 residents
- 390.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 448 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Fjaler ranks No. 29 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.5 per 1,000 inh. in Fjaler, compared with an average of 13.1 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 739 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,622 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Askvoll, 16.2 km away.
Fjaler in numbers
All indicators for Fjaler
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 | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 166 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.5% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 9 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,643 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 235 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.5% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 95 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 19.8% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 195 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.9% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 173 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 1.8% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 185.2 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 153 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 467 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 230 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 158.4 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 109 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 487,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 240 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 658 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 216 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 223.2 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 66 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 64.9% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 257 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 3,701 | – | 112,411 | ranked 103 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 305 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 25.7% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 95 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 17.7% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 112 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Fjaler | 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 | Fjaler | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.7% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 81 of 351 |
Population of Fjaler over time
Fjaler had 2,830 residents in 2016 and 2,948 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,885 |
| 2022 | 2,901 |
| 2023 | 2,913 |
| 2024 | 2,869 |
| 2025 | 2,924 |
| 2026 | 2,948 |
Where is Fjaler?
Business sectors: Fjaler
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.5% ×2.7
- Construction13.4% ×1.2
- Real estate7.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade5.8% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Fjaler
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fjaler?
Fjaler has 2,948 residents (2026), ranking 231 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Fjaler?
Fjaler covers 390.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Fjaler growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fjaler went from 2,830 to 2,948, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Fjaler?
Fjaler is in Vestland. Latitude 61.306, longitude 5.463.
Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages: what is the figure for Fjaler?
In Fjaler, “Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages” stands at 3,701 (2025), ranking 103 of 103 municipalities; the national median is 112,411.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fjaler?
In Fjaler, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.5 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 2 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fjaler?
In Fjaler, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 739 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fjaler?
The nearest to Fjaler are Askvoll (16 km), Hyllestad (18 km), Sunnfjord (27 km), Høyanger (27 km), Solund (34 km).