Kinn: population and statistics
Kinn has a population of 17,356 (2026) across 763.0 km², or 22.7 people per km². It ranks 75 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,356 residents
- 763.0 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 13 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Kinn ranks No. 8 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −4.1 per 1,000 inh. in Kinn, compared with an average of 2.6 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.2 per 1,000 inh. in Kinn, 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 14.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 776 kWh a year here.
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Kinn in numbers
All indicators for Kinn
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 | Kinn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −4.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 306 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.4% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 91 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kinn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 8,625 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 73 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.0% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 281 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 21.0% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 182 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.6% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 8.0% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 106 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.6 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kinn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,966 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 73 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.3 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 236 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 522,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 92 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,464 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 262 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 293 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kinn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 68.9% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 128 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kinn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 535 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 290 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 22.3% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 135 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kinn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 18.7% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 86 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kinn | 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 | Kinn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.1% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 130 of 351 |
Population of Kinn over time
Kinn had 17,969 residents in 2016 and 17,356 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,160 |
| 2022 | 17,131 |
| 2023 | 17,179 |
| 2024 | 17,349 |
| 2025 | 17,419 |
| 2026 | 17,356 |
Where is Kinn?
Business sectors: Kinn
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.0% ×1.4
- Real estate11.3% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.1% ×1.0
- Construction10.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kinn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kinn?
Kinn has 17,356 residents (2026), ranking 75 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kinn?
Kinn covers 763.0 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Kinn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kinn went from 17,969 to 17,356, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Kinn?
Kinn is in Vestland. Latitude 61.600, longitude 5.033.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kinn?
In Kinn, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −4.1 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 306 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kinn?
In Kinn, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 293 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kinn?
In Kinn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 776 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kinn?
The nearest to Kinn are Askvoll (24 km), Bremanger (31 km), Fjaler (40 km), Sunnfjord (47 km), Hyllestad (50 km).