Hyllestad: population and statistics
Hyllestad has a population of 1,275 (2026) across 248.0 km², or 5.1 people per km². It ranks 315 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,275 residents
- 248.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 95 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Hyllestad ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Hyllestad, compared with an average of 25.5% in Vestland and 26.7% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.1 per 1,000 inh. in Hyllestad, 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 26.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 735 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,734 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fjaler (2,948 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,940 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hyllestad in numbers
All indicators for Hyllestad
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 | Hyllestad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.6% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.4% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 332 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hyllestad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 874 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 310 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.7% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 14.8% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 267 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 96.2% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 17 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) | 192.2 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hyllestad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 226 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 321 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 177.3 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 81 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 476,100 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 282 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 234 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 327 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.5 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.1 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 337 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hyllestad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.7% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 43 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hyllestad | 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) | 17.7% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 213 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Hyllestad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 19.5% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 74 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Hyllestad | 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 | Hyllestad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 25.9% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 222 of 351 |
Population of Hyllestad over time
Hyllestad had 1,395 residents in 2016 and 1,275 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,294 |
| 2022 | 1,290 |
| 2023 | 1,268 |
| 2024 | 1,268 |
| 2025 | 1,281 |
| 2026 | 1,275 |
Where is Hyllestad?
Business sectors: Hyllestad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.1% ×2.5
- Construction14.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.1
- Real estate9.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.2% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hyllestad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hyllestad?
Hyllestad has 1,275 residents (2026), ranking 315 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Hyllestad?
Hyllestad covers 248.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Hyllestad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hyllestad went from 1,395 to 1,275, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Hyllestad?
Hyllestad is in Vestland. Latitude 61.171, longitude 5.293.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Hyllestad?
In Hyllestad, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hyllestad?
In Hyllestad, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 337 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hyllestad?
In Hyllestad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 735 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hyllestad?
The nearest to Hyllestad are Fjaler (18 km), Gulen (19 km), Solund (19 km), Askvoll (26 km), Høyanger (32 km).