Samnanger: population and statistics
Samnanger has a population of 2,489 (2026) across 257.0 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 257 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,489 residents
- 257.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 500 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Samnanger ranks No. 33 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.5% in Samnanger, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vestland and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.8% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 762 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,994 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kvam (8,490 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Samnanger in numbers
All indicators for Samnanger
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 | Samnanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 112 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.8% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 115 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Samnanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,284 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 274 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.8% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 23.3% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 149 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 92.8% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 99 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 4.0% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 276.4 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Samnanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 250 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 312 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.4 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 296 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 515,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 127 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 325 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Samnanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.1% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 225 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Samnanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 592 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 29.5% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 64 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Samnanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.3% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 278 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Samnanger | 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 | Samnanger | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.0% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 221 of 351 |
Population of Samnanger over time
Samnanger had 2,443 residents in 2016 and 2,489 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,504 |
| 2022 | 2,501 |
| 2023 | 2,495 |
| 2024 | 2,502 |
| 2025 | 2,491 |
| 2026 | 2,489 |
Where is Samnanger?
Business sectors: Samnanger
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.8% ×2.1
- Construction10.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.8
- Real estate8.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade5.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Samnanger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Samnanger?
Samnanger has 2,489 residents (2026), ranking 257 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Samnanger?
Samnanger covers 257.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Samnanger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Samnanger went from 2,443 to 2,489, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Samnanger?
Samnanger is in Vestland. Latitude 60.403, longitude 5.806.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Samnanger?
In Samnanger, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.5% (2025), ranking 306 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Samnanger?
In Samnanger, “Establishments” stands at 250 (2026), ranking 312 of 357 municipalities; the national median is 709.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Samnanger?
In Samnanger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 762 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Samnanger?
The nearest to Samnanger are Kvam (19 km), Osterøy (19 km), Vaksdal (23 km), Bjørnafjorden (23 km), Bergen (27 km).