Stryn: population and statistics
Stryn has a population of 7,319 (2026) across 1,326.0 km², or 5.5 people per km². It ranks 140 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,319 residents
- 1,326.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,176 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Stryn ranks No. 17 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 73.3% in Stryn, compared with an average of 70.3% in Vestland and 68.2% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.1 per 1,000 inh. in Stryn, compared with an average of 13.1 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.0% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 763 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 185,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Stranda, 36.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Volda (11,009 residents), 54 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,052 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Stryn in numbers
All indicators for Stryn
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 | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 250 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 19.8% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 115 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 4,090 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 134 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 141 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 21.2% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 181 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 87.0% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 226 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.0% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 213 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 180.5 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 1,378 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 100 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 188.3 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 502,400 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 167 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,635 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 223.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 65 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.1 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 73.3% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 18 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 343,958 | – | 112,411 | ranked 16 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 624 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 16.9% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 225 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 22.4% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 44 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Stryn | 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 | Stryn | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 29.6% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 121 of 351 |
Population of Stryn over time
Stryn had 7,168 residents in 2016 and 7,319 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,118 |
| 2022 | 7,207 |
| 2023 | 7,244 |
| 2024 | 7,271 |
| 2025 | 7,311 |
| 2026 | 7,319 |
Where is Stryn?
Business sectors: Stryn
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.0% ×2.2
- Construction14.8% ×1.4
- Real estate11.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×1.6
- Transport and storage4.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Stryn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stryn?
Stryn has 7,319 residents (2026), ranking 140 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Stryn?
Stryn covers 1,326.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Stryn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stryn went from 7,168 to 7,319, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Stryn?
Stryn is in Vestland. Latitude 61.839, longitude 6.863.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Stryn?
In Stryn, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 73.3% (2025), ranking 18 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stryn?
In Stryn, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 38 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stryn?
In Stryn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 763 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stryn?
The nearest to Stryn are Stranda (37 km), Gloppen (38 km), Stad (44 km), Luster (46 km), Volda (54 km).