Øygarden: population and statistics
Øygarden has a population of 40,641 (2026) across 300.0 km², or 136 people per km². It ranks 27 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 40,641 residents
- 300.0 km²
- 136 people/km²
- 80 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Øygarden ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: 44.7% in Øygarden, compared with an average of 39.6% in Vestland and 32.8% nationally.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: 44.7% in Øygarden, compared with an average of 26.5% in Vestland and 27.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 839 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,017 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Askøy, 15.4 km away.
Øygarden in numbers
All indicators for Øygarden
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 | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 317 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 22.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 31 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 17,564 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 30 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.8% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 301 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 44.7% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 8 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.1% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.1% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 89 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.3 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 3,598 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 33 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 333 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 531,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 62 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 5,055 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 315 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.8% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 165 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 | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 70,963 | – | 112,411 | ranked 66 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 264 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 44.7% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 6 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.1% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 180 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Øygarden | 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 | Øygarden | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.8% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 167 of 351 |
Population of Øygarden over time
Øygarden had 36,697 residents in 2016 and 40,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,664 |
| 2022 | 39,032 |
| 2023 | 39,368 |
| 2024 | 39,768 |
| 2025 | 40,105 |
| 2026 | 40,641 |
Where is Øygarden?
Business sectors: Øygarden
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.4% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.9
- Real estate10.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Øygarden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Øygarden?
Øygarden has 40,641 residents (2026), ranking 27 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Øygarden?
Øygarden covers 300.0 km², with a density of 136 people per km².
Is the population of Øygarden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Øygarden went from 36,697 to 40,641, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Øygarden?
Øygarden is in Vestland. Latitude 60.350, longitude 5.000.
Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport: what is the figure for Øygarden?
In Øygarden, “Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport” stands at 44.7% (2025), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 19.7%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Øygarden?
In Øygarden, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 44.7% (2026), ranking 8 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 21.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Øygarden?
In Øygarden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 839 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Øygarden?
The nearest to Øygarden are Askøy (15 km), Bergen (18 km), Osterøy (35 km), Austevoll (38 km), Alver (40 km).