Solund: population and statistics
Solund has a population of 742 (2026) across 219.0 km², or 3.4 people per km². It ranks 347 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 742 residents
- 219.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Solund ranks No. 41 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Solund, compared with an average of 25.5% in Vestland and 26.7% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.0% in Solund, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vestland and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 774 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
Solund in numbers
All indicators for Solund
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 | Solund | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.6% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 19 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 14.3% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 335 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Solund | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 469 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 347 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.0% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 134 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 26.2% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 115 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 94.7% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 53 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 289.8 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Solund | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 178 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 335 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 239.9 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 504,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 157 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 210 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 335 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 283.0 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.6 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Solund | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 72.5% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 26 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 350 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Solund | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 316 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.4% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 202 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Solund | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.0% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 187 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Solund | 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 | Solund | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 24.3% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 272 of 351 |
Population of Solund over time
Solund had 785 residents in 2016 and 742 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 786 |
| 2022 | 768 |
| 2023 | 756 |
| 2024 | 750 |
| 2025 | 740 |
| 2026 | 742 |
Where is Solund?
Business sectors: Solund
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.1% ×3.3
- Real estate8.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.8% ×2.0
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Construction5.7% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade4.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Solund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solund?
Solund has 742 residents (2026), ranking 347 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Solund?
Solund covers 219.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Solund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Solund went from 785 to 742, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Solund?
Solund is in Vestland. Latitude 61.131, longitude 4.948.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Solund?
In Solund, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Solund?
In Solund, “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 350 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 0.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Solund?
In Solund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 774 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Solund?
The nearest to Solund are Gulen (15 km), Hyllestad (19 km), Fjaler (34 km), Askvoll (34 km), Austrheim (40 km).