Luster: population and statistics
Luster has a population of 5,478 (2026) across 2,597.0 km², or 2.1 people per km². It ranks 177 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,478 residents
- 2,597.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,116 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Luster ranks No. 21 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 71.0% in Luster, compared with an average of 70.3% in Vestland and 68.2% nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 21.1% in Luster, compared with an average of 20.0% in Vestland and 19.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 853 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 363,725 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sogndal (12,552 residents), 32 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Luster in numbers
All indicators for Luster
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 | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 190 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 62 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,970 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 177 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 27.9% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 93 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.4% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 138 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) | 121.6 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 207 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 831 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 156 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 515,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,033 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 188.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.0% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 58 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 149,799 | – | 112,411 | ranked 41 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 138 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 19.8% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 175 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.8% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 261 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Luster | 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 | Luster | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 32.1% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 78 of 351 |
Population of Luster over time
Luster had 5,093 residents in 2016 and 5,478 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,189 |
| 2022 | 5,246 |
| 2023 | 5,302 |
| 2024 | 5,371 |
| 2025 | 5,432 |
| 2026 | 5,478 |
Where is Luster?
Business sectors: Luster
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.1% ×2.8
- Construction15.3% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade6.8% ×0.6
- Real estate6.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Luster
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luster?
Luster has 5,478 residents (2026), ranking 177 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Luster?
Luster covers 2,597.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Luster growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luster went from 5,093 to 5,478, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Luster?
Luster is in Vestland. Latitude 61.494, longitude 7.329.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Luster?
In Luster, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 71.0% (2025), ranking 58 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Luster?
In Luster, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 21.1% (2026), ranking 62 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Luster?
In Luster, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 853 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Luster?
The nearest to Luster are Sogndal (32 km), Årdal (34 km), Stryn (46 km), Lærdal (51 km), Skjåk (59 km).