Rank #143 by World Population
🇳🇴Norway
Norway has a population of 5,519,601, ranking #143 in the world. The capital is Oslo. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
5,519,601
Population
#143
World Rank
83.0
Life Expectancy
$87,497
GDP Per Capita
Norway, #143 by world population
Norway Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Norway had a population of 3,581,239 in 1960 and 5,572,279 in 2024, a 55.6% growth over 64 years. The peak was 5,572,279 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.69%.
5,572,279
Population (2024)
3,581,239
Population (1960)
5,572,279
Peak (2024)
0.69%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,581,239 |
| 1961 | 3,609,800 |
| 1962 | 3,638,918 |
| 1963 | 3,666,537 |
| 1964 | 3,694,339 |
| 1965 | 3,723,168 |
| 1966 | 3,753,012 |
| 1967 | 3,784,539 |
| 1968 | 3,816,486 |
| 1969 | 3,847,707 |
| 1970 | 3,875,763 |
| 1971 | 3,903,039 |
| 1972 | 3,933,004 |
| 1973 | 3,960,612 |
| 1974 | 3,985,258 |
| 1975 | 4,007,313 |
| 1976 | 4,026,152 |
| 1977 | 4,043,205 |
| 1978 | 4,058,671 |
| 1979 | 4,072,517 |
| 1980 | 4,085,620 |
| 1981 | 4,099,702 |
| 1982 | 4,114,787 |
| 1983 | 4,128,432 |
| 1984 | 4,140,099 |
| 1985 | 4,152,516 |
| 1986 | 4,167,354 |
| 1987 | 4,186,905 |
| 1988 | 4,209,488 |
| 1989 | 4,226,901 |
| 1990 | 4,241,473 |
| 1991 | 4,261,732 |
| 1992 | 4,286,401 |
| 1993 | 4,311,991 |
| 1994 | 4,336,613 |
| 1995 | 4,359,184 |
| 1996 | 4,381,336 |
| 1997 | 4,405,157 |
| 1998 | 4,431,464 |
| 1999 | 4,461,913 |
| 2000 | 4,490,967 |
| 2001 | 4,513,751 |
| 2002 | 4,538,159 |
| 2003 | 4,564,855 |
| 2004 | 4,591,910 |
| 2005 | 4,623,291 |
| 2006 | 4,660,677 |
| 2007 | 4,709,153 |
| 2008 | 4,768,212 |
| 2009 | 4,828,726 |
| 2010 | 4,889,252 |
| 2011 | 4,953,088 |
| 2012 | 5,018,573 |
| 2013 | 5,079,623 |
| 2014 | 5,137,232 |
| 2015 | 5,188,607 |
| 2016 | 5,234,519 |
| 2017 | 5,276,968 |
| 2018 | 5,311,916 |
| 2019 | 5,347,896 |
| 2020 | 5,379,475 |
| 2021 | 5,408,320 |
| 2022 | 5,457,127 |
| 2023 | 5,519,601 |
| 2024 | 5,572,279 |
Demographics
| Population | 5,519,601 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.14% |
| Urban Population | 83.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.40 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 83.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 2.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$87,497
GDP Per Capita
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
26.5
Gini Index (inequality)
80.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
1,397,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
9.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
4.97
Physicians per 1,000
2.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
99.0%
Internet Users
110
Mobile Subs per 100
15.2
People per km2
53,806
Net Migration
Environment
33.5%
Forest Area
Norway Climate
Norway has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F) and receives about 703 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.5°C
Avg Temp
703
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 27° | 46 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 33 mm |
| March | 1° / 33° | 49 mm |
| April | 5° / 41° | 40 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 43 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 63 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 72 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 75 mm |
| September | 11° / 52° | 79 mm |
| October | 7° / 44° | 79 mm |
| November | 2° / 35° | 73 mm |
| December | -1° / 29° | 51 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Norway
The most comfortable months to visit Norway are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 22°C high). The coldest is February (near -6°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Norway in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norway has a population of 5,519,601, ranking #143 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.14%.
Life expectancy in Norway is 83.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 2.0 per 1,000 live births.
Norway's GDP per capita is $87,497. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
83.1% of Norway's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 15.2 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Norway is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Norway are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Norway has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C and about 703 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is February.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Norway is a country in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 5,519,601. The population is growing slowly, about 1.1% annually.
Norway is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $87,497. Life expectancy is high at 83.0 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 83.1% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.