Ireland vs Norway: Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age
Ireland
5.44 million
in 2025
Norway
5.59 million
in 2025
Ireland rank
35th
Norway rank
34th
Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age over time
- Ireland
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 5.59 million against 5.44 million in Ireland, a difference of 154,060.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 35th and Norway ranks 34th of 65 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.49 million | 4.77 million | 278,670 | Norway |
| 2010s | 4.70 million | 5.12 million | 423,029 | Norway |
| 2020s | 5.22 million | 5.47 million | 253,435 | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age, Ireland or Norway?
- Norway, at 5.59 million against 5.44 million in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age between Ireland and Norway?
- 154,060, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Norway?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Norway rank globally for child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age?
- Ireland ranks 35th and Norway ranks 34th of 65 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.