Ulvik: population and statistics
Ulvik has a population of 1,114 (2026) across 663.0 km², or 1.7 people per km². It ranks 327 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,114 residents
- 663.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,180 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Ulvik ranks No. 39 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.4 per 1,000 inh. in Ulvik, compared with an average of 13.1 per 1,000 inh. in Vestland and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 30.8% in Ulvik, compared with an average of 16.7% in Vestland and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 892 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vestland for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 92,857 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eidfjord, 14.2 km away.
Ulvik in numbers
All indicators for Ulvik
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 | Ulvik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 66 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.5% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 89 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 20.4% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 91 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulvik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 757 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 323 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.8% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 10 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 10.7% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 321 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 77.0% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 307 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.5% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 135 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 254.0 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulvik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 222 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 322 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 199.3 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 500,200 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 178 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 271 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 318 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 243.3 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulvik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.4% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 210 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 7 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ulvik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 20.5% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 157 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Ulvik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 20.3% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 68 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Ulvik | 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 | Ulvik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 33.3% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 63 of 351 |
Population of Ulvik over time
Ulvik had 1,116 residents in 2016 and 1,114 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,061 |
| 2022 | 1,051 |
| 2023 | 1,056 |
| 2024 | 1,089 |
| 2025 | 1,100 |
| 2026 | 1,114 |
Where is Ulvik?
Business sectors: Ulvik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.6% ×2.8
- Construction10.5% ×1.0
- Real estate8.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×2.2
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.5
- Education4.5% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Ulvik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulvik?
Ulvik has 1,114 residents (2026), ranking 327 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Ulvik?
Ulvik covers 663.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Ulvik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulvik went from 1,116 to 1,114, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Ulvik?
Ulvik is in Vestland. Latitude 60.621, longitude 7.080.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulvik?
In Ulvik, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.4 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 5 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ulvik?
In Ulvik, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 30.8% (2026), ranking 10 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ulvik?
In Ulvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 892 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ulvik?
The nearest to Ulvik are Eidfjord (14 km), Aurland (31 km), Voss (37 km), Lærdal (55 km), Vik (56 km).