Norway vs Sweden: Average household size

Norway
2 Average
in 2025
Sweden
2 Average
in 2025
Norway rank
33rd
Sweden rank
33rd

Average household size over time

  • Norway
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 2 Average against 2 Average in Sweden, a difference of 0 Average.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Sweden ahead.

Norway ranks 33rd and Sweden ranks 33rd of 38 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 2.1 Average 2.08 Average 0.0167 Average Norway
2010s 2.04 Average 2.04 Average 0 Average
2020s 2 Average 2 Average 0 Average

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average household size, Norway or Sweden?
Norway, at 2 Average against 2 Average in Sweden as of 2025.
What is the difference in average household size between Norway and Sweden?
0 Average, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?
22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for average household size?
Norway ranks 33rd and Sweden ranks 33rd of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Average household size. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Average household size
Unit
Average
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed