Total population in Norway
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Norway was 5,623,071 people, up from 5,576,660 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Norway with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Norway
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 623 071 |
| 2024 | 5 576 660 |
| 2023 | 5 519 167 |
| 2022 | 5 456 801 |
| 2021 | 5 408 090 |
| 2020 | 5 379 274 |
| 2019 | 5 347 730 |
| 2018 | 5 311 752 |
| 2017 | 5 276 802 |
| 2016 | 5 235 983 |
| 2015 | 5 189 771 |
| 2014 | 5 137 395 |
| 2013 | 5 080 124 |
| 2012 | 5 018 458 |
| 2011 | 4 952 968 |
| 2010 | 4 889 162 |
| 2009 | 4 828 623 |
| 2008 | 4 768 101 |
| 2007 | 4 709 010 |
| 2006 | 4 660 494 |
| 2005 | 4 623 124 |
| 2004 | 4 591 742 |
| 2003 | 4 564 669 |
| 2002 | 4 538 014 |
| 2001 | 4 513 657 |
| 2000 | 4 490 867 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.