Kvinnherad: population and statistics
Kvinnherad has a population of 13,236 (2026) across 1,042.0 km², or 12.7 people per km². It ranks 94 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,236 residents
- 1,042.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 878 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Kvinnherad ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of population with immigrant background: 10.5% in Kvinnherad, compared with an average of 17.3% in Vestland and 21.8% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.6% in Kvinnherad, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vestland and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 762 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 145,938 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tysnes, 26.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bjørnafjorden (26,753 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kvinnherad in numbers
All indicators for Kvinnherad
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 | Kvinnherad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 140 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.4% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 127 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kvinnherad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 7,145 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 86 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.4% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 175 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 21.6% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.2% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 142 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) | 108.7 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 220 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kvinnherad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,545 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 89 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.7 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 521,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 94 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 2,014 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.2 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 218 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.3 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 203 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kvinnherad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 69.1% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kvinnherad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 147,689 | – | 112,411 | ranked 43 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kvinnherad | 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) | 24.7% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 107 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kvinnherad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 10.5% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 318 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kvinnherad | 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 | Kvinnherad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.7% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 203 of 351 |
Population of Kvinnherad over time
Kvinnherad had 13,271 residents in 2016 and 13,236 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,039 |
| 2022 | 13,017 |
| 2023 | 13,058 |
| 2024 | 13,089 |
| 2025 | 13,175 |
| 2026 | 13,236 |
Where is Kvinnherad?
Business sectors: Kvinnherad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.1% ×2.1
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Real estate11.3% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kvinnherad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kvinnherad?
Kvinnherad has 13,236 residents (2026), ranking 94 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kvinnherad?
Kvinnherad covers 1,042.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Kvinnherad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kvinnherad went from 13,271 to 13,236, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Kvinnherad?
Kvinnherad is in Vestland. Latitude 59.928, longitude 6.037.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Kvinnherad?
In Kvinnherad, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 10.5% (2025), ranking 318 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Kvinnherad?
In Kvinnherad, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.6% (2025), ranking 268 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kvinnherad?
In Kvinnherad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 762 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kvinnherad?
The nearest to Kvinnherad are Tysnes (27 km), Etne (27 km), Ullensvang (32 km), Stord (35 km), Sauda (35 km).