Norway Population: 5,405,072
Norway is a Nordic country which is located in the north-western region of Europe. Norway is well known for its freezing temperature. Norway is known as the largest producer of oil and natural gas. It is also considered as the safest country due to its lowest crime rate. It shares its longest border with Sweden.
Largest Cities in Norway by Population
The capital of Norway is Oslo, a city of greens and museums. Oslo has the highest population, followed by Bergen Kristiansand, Fredrikstad, and many more.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Oslo | 580,000 | Bodo | 34,073 |
Bergen | 213,585 | Arendal | 30,916 |
Trondheim | 147,139 | Hamar | 29,479 |
Stavanger | 121,610 | Ytrebygda | 24,044 |
Drammen | 90,722 | Larvik | 23,113 |
Fredrikstad | 72,760 | Halden | 21,970 |
Kristiansand | 63,814 | Steinkjer | 20,000 |
Sandnes | 63,032 | Harstad | 19,433 |
Tromso | 52,436 | Lillehammer | 19,096 |
Sarpsborg | 52,159 | Molde | 18,594 |
Skien | 50,595 | Mo i Rana | 17,853 |
Alesund | 44,096 | Kongsberg | 17,667 |
Sandefjord | 42,654 | Horten | 17,660 |
Haugesund | 40,321 | Gjovik | 17,596 |
Tonsberg | 38,914 | Askoy | 17,224 |
Moss | 34,492 | Kristiansund | 16,785 |
Porsgrunn | 34,377 |
Norway population history
The current population of Norway is 5,404,766. The estimated population of Norway in the mid-year is 5,421,241. The total population for the year 2016 is 5,250,949. This shows that in the year 2016, the yearly population change is high, which 0.98%. The total urban population of Norway is 84.4%. The total population of Norway projected as 5.42 million.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 5,421,241 | 0.79% | 42,384 | 28,000 | 39.8 | 1.68 | 15 | 83.40% | 4,521,838 | 0.07% | 7,794,798,739 | 119 |
2019 | 5,378,857 | 0.77% | 40,895 | 28,000 | 39.3 | 1.79 | 15 | 83.00% | 4,462,009 | 0.07% | 7,713,468,100 | 119 |
2018 | 5,337,962 | 0.79% | 41,636 | 28,000 | 39.3 | 1.79 | 15 | 82.50% | 4,403,040 | 0.07% | 7,631,091,040 | 118 |
2017 | 5,296,326 | 0.86% | 45,377 | 28,000 | 39.3 | 1.79 | 14 | 82.00% | 4,343,569 | 0.07% | 7,547,858,925 | 118 |
2016 | 5,250,949 | 0.98% | 51,113 | 28,000 | 39.3 | 1.79 | 14 | 81.50% | 4,281,776 | 0.07% | 7,464,022,049 | 118 |
2015 | 5,199,836 | 1.25% | 62,792 | 44,363 | 39.2 | 1.82 | 14 | 81.10% | 4,216,608 | 0.07% | 7,379,797,139 | 118 |
2010 | 4,885,878 | 1.07% | 50,703 | 32,687 | 38.7 | 1.92 | 13 | 79.10% | 3,864,811 | 0.07% | 6,956,823,603 | 118 |
2005 | 4,632,364 | 0.58% | 26,599 | 13,480 | 38 | 1.81 | 13 | 77.70% | 3,598,210 | 0.07% | 6,541,907,027 | 116 |
2000 | 4,499,367 | 0.60% | 26,474 | 11,755 | 36.9 | 1.86 | 12 | 76.00% | 3,420,409 | 0.07% | 6,143,493,823 | 115 |
1995 | 4,366,995 | 0.56% | 23,942 | 9,381 | 36.1 | 1.89 | 12 | 73.80% | 3,222,278 | 0.08% | 5,744,212,979 | 114 |
1990 | 4,247,285 | 0.45% | 18,836 | 7,743 | 35.4 | 1.8 | 12 | 72.00% | 3,056,180 | 0.08% | 5,327,231,061 | 114 |
1985 | 4,153,105 | 0.33% | 13,406 | 4,961 | 34.6 | 1.69 | 11 | 71.30% | 2,961,588 | 0.09% | 4,870,921,740 | 108 |
1980 | 4,086,076 | 0.39% | 15,609 | 4,146 | 33.3 | 1.81 | 11 | 70.50% | 2,882,531 | 0.09% | 4,458,003,514 | 104 |
1975 | 4,008,031 | 0.67% | 26,394 | 3,174 | 32.4 | 2.35 | 11 | 68.20% | 2,732,942 | 0.10% | 4,079,480,606 | 100 |
1970 | 3,876,060 | 0.80% | 30,319 | 836 | 32.9 | 2.8 | 11 | 65.40% | 2,534,798 | 0.10% | 3,700,437,046 | 96 |
1965 | 3,724,463 | 0.78% | 28,391 | -455 | 34.1 | 2.9 | 10 | 57.60% | 2,144,102 | 0.11% | 3,339,583,597 | 86 |
1960 | 3,582,507 | 0.87% | 30,433 | -1,888 | 34.3 | 2.84 | 10 | 49.90% | 1,788,399 | 0.12% | 3,034,949,748 | 90 |
1955 | 3,430,340 | 0.99% | 33,013 | -792 | 33.6 | 2.6 | 9 | 50.20% | 1,722,816 | 0.12% | 2,773,019,936 | 86 |
Norway population forecast
The total estimated population of Norway for 2020 is 5421,421,241. There is a steady increase in Norway’s population. The projected population for the year 2050 is 6,600,338. This forecast suggests that there is going to be significant growth in population every year.
The median age of Norway is considered as of 2020 is 39.8%. However, there is going to be a visible change in the median age as of 2050, which is 44.1%.
The migration rate of Norway remains constant throughout every year, which is 28000. The urban population is growing rapidly. The current urban population is 4,521,838, and the estimated urban population in 2050 is 6,137,995.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 5,421,241 | 0.84% | 44,281 | 28,000 | 39.8 | 1.68 | 15 | 83.40% | 4,521,838 | 0.07% | 7,794,798,739 | 119 |
2025 | 5,651,101 | 0.83% | 45,972 | 28,000 | 40.6 | 1.68 | 15 | 85.50% | 4,830,373 | 0.07% | 8,184,437,460 | 117 |
2030 | 5,875,913 | 0.78% | 44,962 | 28,000 | 41.5 | 1.68 | 16 | 87.30% | 5,129,851 | 0.07% | 8,548,487,400 | 120 |
2035 | 6,083,780 | 0.70% | 41,573 | 28,000 | 42.3 | 1.68 | 17 | 88.90% | 5,409,370 | 0.07% | 8,887,524,213 | 122 |
2040 | 6,271,478 | 0.61% | 37,540 | 28,000 | 43 | 1.68 | 17 | 90.30% | 5,666,033 | 0.07% | 9,198,847,240 | 120 |
2045 | 6,442,052 | 0.54% | 34,115 | 28,000 | 43.6 | 1.68 | 18 | 91.70% | 5,905,387 | 0.07% | 9,481,803,274 | 120 |
2050 | 6,600,338 | 0.49% | 31,657 | 44.1 | 1.68 | 18 | 93.00% | 6,137,995 | 0.07% | 9,735,033,990 | 118 |
Norway demographics
The life expectancy rate for the total population of Norway is estimated at 82.94 years. This average figure is for both sexes. The percentage for the total male sex ratio is 50.54%, and for the female 49.9%.
Norway politics and religion
The majority of religions in Norway is Christianity. Missionaries spread Christianity in the year 2000. 71.5% of Christians have affiliations with the Norway church. 2.8% is the rate of Roman Catholics, and 3.9% are from other divisions of Christianity.
The council of state, the cabinet, is led by the prime minister of Norway, who exercises executive power. The political framework of Norway is through constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system.
Norway economy
The economy of Norway is with state ownership and also a mixed economy. Since the industrial era, the economic growth of Norway is considered to be robust. As of 2020, the GDP of Norway has been expanding by 2.1%. There is also expected growth in Norway’s economy in the coming years. In the year 2021, the estimated growth is projected at 1.7%.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |