Høyanger: population and statistics
Høyanger has a population of 3,883 (2026) across 928.0 km², or 4.2 people per km². It ranks 209 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,883 residents
- 928.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 660 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Høyanger ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 4.5% in Høyanger, compared with an average of 26.5% in Vestland and 27.0% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 per 1,000 inh. in Høyanger, 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 21.2% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 737 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 129,972 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fjaler, 26.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sunnfjord (22,804 residents), 29 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,948 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Høyanger in numbers
All indicators for Høyanger
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 | Høyanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 92 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 289 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Høyanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,443 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 199 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.1% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 27 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 4.5% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 348 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) | 4.6% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 165 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.6 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 167 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Høyanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 431 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 243 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.0 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 516,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 116 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 524 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.9 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 288 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Høyanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.1% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Høyanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.3% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 184 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Høyanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.1% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 220 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Høyanger | 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 | Høyanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.9% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 259 of 351 |
Population of Høyanger over time
Høyanger had 4,161 residents in 2016 and 3,883 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,049 |
| 2022 | 3,965 |
| 2023 | 3,949 |
| 2024 | 3,879 |
| 2025 | 3,894 |
| 2026 | 3,883 |
Where is Høyanger?
Business sectors: Høyanger
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.2% ×2.1
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.2
- Construction10.8% ×1.0
- Real estate8.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade6.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Høyanger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Høyanger?
Høyanger has 3,883 residents (2026), ranking 209 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Høyanger?
Høyanger covers 928.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Høyanger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Høyanger went from 4,161 to 3,883, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Høyanger?
Høyanger is in Vestland. Latitude 61.188, longitude 5.896.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Høyanger?
In Høyanger, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 4.5% (2026), ranking 348 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Høyanger?
In Høyanger, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 303 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Høyanger?
In Høyanger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 737 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Høyanger?
The nearest to Høyanger are Fjaler (27 km), Sunnfjord (29 km), Hyllestad (32 km), Modalen (34 km), Vik (39 km).