Tysnes: population and statistics
Tysnes has a population of 3,053 (2026) across 245.0 km², or 12.5 people per km². It ranks 228 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,053 residents
- 245.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 462 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Tysnes ranks No. 28 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.6 per 1,000 inh. in Tysnes, compared with an average of 2.6 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 4.0 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.7 per 1,000 inh. in Tysnes, 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 28.5% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 835 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,314 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fitjar, 14.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Austevoll (5,515 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,340 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tysnes in numbers
All indicators for Tysnes
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 | Tysnes | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 78 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.1% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 105 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tysnes | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,995 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 214 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.2% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 111 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 28.1% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 89 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) | 2.5% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 233 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 334.8 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 89 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tysnes | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 445 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 235 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.8 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 487,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 589 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 192.9 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.7 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tysnes | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 65.2% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tysnes | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 23.8% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 121 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Tysnes | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.5% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 235 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Tysnes | 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 | Tysnes | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 27.4% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 181 of 351 |
Population of Tysnes over time
Tysnes had 2,797 residents in 2016 and 3,053 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,924 |
| 2022 | 2,883 |
| 2023 | 2,910 |
| 2024 | 2,922 |
| 2025 | 2,986 |
| 2026 | 3,053 |
Where is Tysnes?
Business sectors: Tysnes
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.5% ×2.8
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Real estate10.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.7% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade6.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Tysnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tysnes?
Tysnes has 3,053 residents (2026), ranking 228 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Tysnes?
Tysnes covers 245.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Tysnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tysnes went from 2,797 to 3,053, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Tysnes?
Tysnes is in Vestland. Latitude 59.998, longitude 5.577.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tysnes?
In Tysnes, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.6 per 1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 7 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.1 per 1,000 inh..
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tysnes?
In Tysnes, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.7 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 22 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tysnes?
In Tysnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 835 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tysnes?
The nearest to Tysnes are Fitjar (14 km), Austevoll (18 km), Stord (22 km), Bjørnafjorden (23 km), Kvinnherad (27 km).