Sveio: population and statistics
Sveio has a population of 5,766 (2026) across 224.0 km², or 25.7 people per km². It ranks 168 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,766 residents
- 224.0 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 68 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Sveio ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: 95.9% in Sveio, compared with an average of 70.1% in Vestland and 67.9% nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: 0.5% in Sveio, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vestland and 1.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 852 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,373 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haugesund (38,663 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,408 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sveio in numbers
All indicators for Sveio
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 | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 269 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 21.7% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 45 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 2,998 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 174 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.4% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 143 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 32.9% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 56 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.9% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 23 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.8% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 219.6 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 626 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 198 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.6 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 529,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 69 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 875 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 182 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 222 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.0 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 67.2% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 185 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 306 of 351 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays at hotels, campsites and cabin villages (2025) | 11,598 | – | 112,411 | ranked 92 of 103 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 605 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 28.8% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 70 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 12.5% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 273 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Sveio | 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 | Sveio | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.6% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 172 of 351 |
Population of Sveio over time
Sveio had 5,593 residents in 2016 and 5,766 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,798 |
| 2022 | 5,775 |
| 2023 | 5,732 |
| 2024 | 5,742 |
| 2025 | 5,752 |
| 2026 | 5,766 |
Where is Sveio?
Business sectors: Sveio
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.1% ×2.9
- Construction14.7% ×1.4
- Real estate8.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Sveio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveio?
Sveio has 5,766 residents (2026), ranking 168 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Sveio?
Sveio covers 224.0 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Sveio growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sveio went from 5,593 to 5,766, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Sveio?
Sveio is in Vestland. Latitude 59.574, longitude 5.363.
Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses: what is the figure for Sveio?
In Sveio, “Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses” stands at 95.9% (2026), ranking 23 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 89.9%.
Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Sveio?
In Sveio, “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%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sveio?
In Sveio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 852 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sveio?
The nearest to Sveio are Haugesund (19 km), Bømlo (24 km), Tysvær (26 km), Vindafjord (26 km), Stord (27 km).