Gloppen: population and statistics
Gloppen has a population of 5,976 (2026) across 963.0 km², or 6.2 people per km². It ranks 165 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,976 residents
- 963.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 260 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Gloppen ranks No. 18 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 2.1% in Gloppen, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vestland and 1.2% nationally.
Share with university or university college education: 35.6% in Gloppen, compared with an average of 37.7% in Vestland and 38.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 685 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 134,874 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stad (9,616 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Gloppen in numbers
All indicators for Gloppen
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 | Gloppen | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 140 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.0% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 66 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gloppen | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,149 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 170 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.2% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 111 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.5% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 146 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 89.8% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 2.2% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 247 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.2 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gloppen | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,070 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 127 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.0 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 524,900 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 85 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,377 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 124 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 230.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gloppen | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.7% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 67 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 3 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gloppen | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 580 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 21.6% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 141 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Gloppen | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.9% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 227 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Gloppen | 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 | Gloppen | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 35.6% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 44 of 351 |
Population of Gloppen over time
Gloppen had 5,784 residents in 2016 and 5,976 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,885 |
| 2022 | 5,875 |
| 2023 | 5,892 |
| 2024 | 5,926 |
| 2025 | 5,936 |
| 2026 | 5,976 |
Where is Gloppen?
Business sectors: Gloppen
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.8% ×3.1
- Construction10.3% ×1.0
- Real estate10.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.8% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gloppen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gloppen?
Gloppen has 5,976 residents (2026), ranking 165 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Gloppen?
Gloppen covers 963.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Gloppen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gloppen went from 5,784 to 5,976, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Gloppen?
Gloppen is in Vestland. Latitude 61.744, longitude 6.171.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Gloppen?
In Gloppen, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 2.1% (2025), ranking 3 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Share with university or university college education: what is the figure for Gloppen?
In Gloppen, “Share with university or university college education” stands at 35.6% (2025), ranking 44 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 27.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gloppen?
In Gloppen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 685 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gloppen?
The nearest to Gloppen are Stad (20 km), Sunnfjord (36 km), Stryn (38 km), Bremanger (40 km), Volda (45 km).