Vik: population and statistics
Vik has a population of 2,532 (2026) across 795.0 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 251 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,532 residents
- 795.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 684 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Vestland, Vik ranks No. 32 by population.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 72.7% in Vik, compared with an average of 70.3% in Vestland and 68.2% nationally.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: 26.7% in Vik, compared with an average of 16.7% in Vestland and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 673 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 111,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sogndal (12,552 residents), 34 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vik in numbers
All indicators for Vik
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 | Vik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −4.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 310 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.0% | 19.3% | 23.7% | ranked 37 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 18.2% | 20.0% | 18.7% | ranked 206 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,565 | 330,715 | 2,760,619 | ranked 246 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.7% | 16.7% | 16.4% | ranked 30 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 17.3% | 26.5% | 21.8% | ranked 229 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 86.0% | 70.1% | 89.9% | ranked 237 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 3.6% | 25.5% | 4.4% | ranked 194 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.2 per 1,000 inh. | 65.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 533 | 73,282 | 656,492 | ranked 214 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 210.5 per 1,000 inh. | 111.3 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 528,500 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 73 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 597 per 1,000 inh. | 101,284 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 225 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 235.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.8 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 per 1,000 inh. | 13.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 72.7% | 70.3% | 67.5% | ranked 25 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 97 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 592 per 1,000 inh. | 487 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 16.5% | 39.6% | 19.7% | ranked 232 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Vik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 14.5% | 17.3% | 15.2% | ranked 204 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Vik | 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 | Vik | Vestland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 28.1% | 37.7% | 27.5% | ranked 156 of 351 |
Population of Vik over time
Vik had 2,689 residents in 2016 and 2,532 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,611 |
| 2022 | 2,560 |
| 2023 | 2,561 |
| 2024 | 2,551 |
| 2025 | 2,550 |
| 2026 | 2,532 |
Where is Vik?
Business sectors: Vik
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.4% ×3.3
- Construction13.6% ×1.3
- Real estate10.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade6.8% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.8% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services3.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Vik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vik?
Vik has 2,532 residents (2026), ranking 251 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Vik?
Vik covers 795.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Vik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vik went from 2,689 to 2,532, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Vik?
Vik is in Vestland. Latitude 61.057, longitude 6.578.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Vik?
In Vik, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 72.7% (2025), ranking 25 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
Share of dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vik?
In Vik, “Share of dwellings built before 1946” stands at 26.7% (2026), ranking 30 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 16.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vik?
In Vik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 673 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vik?
The nearest to Vik are Sogndal (34 km), Aurland (36 km), Høyanger (39 km), Voss (40 km), Modalen (40 km).