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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ålesund
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 472 | 20 years |
| Corporate management | 404 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 233 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 230 | 31 years |
| Electronics stores | 207 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 160 | 15 years |
| Education | 159 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 129 | 18 years |
Ålesund Facts
| Area | 17.1 km² |
| Population | 32,299 |
| Male Population | 16,299 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 16,000 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Median Age | 38 years (Male: 37.1, Female: 39) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $84,982 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Hatlane |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 62.47225, 6.15492 |
| Postal Codes | 6001, 6002, 6003, 6004, 6005, More |
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Ålesund Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,118 | 29,077 | 30,540 | 35,211 | 32,299 | 32,367 | 32,694 |
| Population Density | 1,641.9 / km² | 1,697.9 / km² | 1,783.4 / km² | 2,056.1 / km² | 1,886.1 / km² | 1,890 / km² | 1,909.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridÅlesund Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund | +14.9% | +11.1% | +5.8% |
| Møre og Romsdal | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ålesund Median Age
Median Age: 38 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund | 38 yrs | 39 yrs | 37.1 yrs |
| Møre og Romsdal | 39.9 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 39 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ålesund Population Density
Population Density: 1,886 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund | 32,299 | 17.1 km² | 1,886 / km² |
| Møre og Romsdal | 263,295 | 26,295.1 km² | 10 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ålesund Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ålesund
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Ålesund
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ålesund
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ålesund Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $56,875 | $65,213 | $72,271 | $76,912 | $87,237 | $83,736 | $74,408 | $84,982 |
| Total GDP | $642.2M | $687.9M | $733.9M | $777.7M | $901.6M | $901.6M | $811.2M | $923.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ålesund CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund | 351,468 tn | 10.88 tn | 20,523.7 tons/km² |
| Møre og Romsdal | 2,799,053 tn | 10.63 tn | 106.4 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ålesund CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 351,468 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,523.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/07 | 1:45 PM | 3.7 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/05 | 12:53 PM | 3.3 | 38.4 km | 15,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/99 | 12:31 AM | 3.5 | 90.5 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/93 | 3:06 PM | 4.2 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | Norwegian Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/92 | 12:23 PM | 3.2 | 98.5 km | 10,000 m | Norwegian Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/89 | 4:18 AM | 3.1 | 55.4 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/86 | 5:53 PM | 5 | 76.9 km | 29,700 m | Norwegian Sea | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/82 | 6:44 AM | 3.8 | 64.7 km | 10,000 m | Norwegian Sea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ålesund
Ålesund is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Ålesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture...
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