Stad: population and statistics
Stad has a population of 9,616 (2026) across 695.0 km², or 13.8 people per km². It ranks 119 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,616 residents
- 695.0 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 300 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Stad ranks No. 14 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −3.8 per 1,000 inh. in Stad, compared with an average of 2.6 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 70.9% in Stad, compared with an average of 70.3% in Vestland and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 720 kWh a year here.
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Stad in numbers
All indicators for Stad
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 | Stad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.7% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 77 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,954 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 116 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.9% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 117 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 24.0% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 136 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.2% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 230 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 8.4% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 103 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.0 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 249 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,334 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 104 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.7 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 153 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 513,800 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 129 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,710 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 102 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 177.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 147 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 70.9% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 61 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 238 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 177 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 18.0% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 208 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Stad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.6% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 270 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Stad | 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 | Stad | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 30.6% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 98 of 351 |
Population of Stad over time
Stad had 8,789 residents in 2016 and 9,616 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,517 |
| 2022 | 9,527 |
| 2023 | 9,543 |
| 2024 | 9,610 |
| 2025 | 9,655 |
| 2026 | 9,616 |
Where is Stad?
Business sectors: Stad
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.4% ×2.3
- Real estate10.8% ×1.0
- Construction9.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Stad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stad?
Stad has 9,616 residents (2026), ranking 119 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Stad?
Stad covers 695.0 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Stad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stad went from 8,789 to 9,616, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Stad?
Stad is in Vestland. Latitude 61.911, longitude 6.037.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stad?
In Stad, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −3.8 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 303 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Stad?
In Stad, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 70.9% (2025), ranking 61 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stad?
In Stad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 720 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stad?
The nearest to Stad are Gloppen (20 km), Volda (26 km), Ørsta (33 km), Vanylven (33 km), Bremanger (34 km).