Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected in Norway
Norway: Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected was 1.4 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
1.4
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
190th
of 236 countries
All-time high
3.42
in 1859
All-time low
1.4
in 2023
Years of data
178
1846–2023
Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to in Norway, 1846–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to in Norway stood at 1.4. That is the lowest value across all 178 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to in Norway peaked at 3.42 in 1859 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2023.
That places Norway 190th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 178 years of available data.
Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1846 | 2.93 | — |
| 1847 | 2.93 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 2.86 | -2.3% |
| 1849 | 3.15 | +10.1% |
| 1850 | 3.06 | -2.9% |
| 1851 | 3.12 | +1.9% |
| 1852 | 3.02 | -3.2% |
| 1853 | 3.13 | +3.7% |
| 1854 | 3.38 | +8.1% |
| 1855 | 3.31 | -2.2% |
| 1856 | 3.18 | -3.8% |
| 1857 | 3.26 | +2.4% |
| 1858 | 3.3 | +1.3% |
| 1859 | 3.42 | +3.5% |
| 1860 | 3.23 | -5.5% |
| 1861 | 2.92 | -9.7% |
| 1862 | 3.1 | +6.2% |
| 1863 | 3.24 | +4.5% |
| 1864 | 3.18 | -1.6% |
| 1865 | 3.18 | -0.1% |
| 1866 | 3.15 | -0.8% |
| 1867 | 2.96 | -6.1% |
| 1868 | 2.9 | -2.1% |
| 1869 | 2.88 | -0.7% |
| 1870 | 2.91 | +1.1% |
| 1871 | 2.93 | +0.7% |
| 1872 | 2.95 | +0.7% |
| 1873 | 2.92 | -1.1% |
| 1874 | 3 | +3.0% |
| 1875 | 3.06 | +1.7% |
| 1876 | 3.12 | +2.0% |
| 1877 | 3.16 | +1.4% |
| 1878 | 3.16 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 3.24 | +2.5% |
| 1880 | 3.07 | -5.3% |
| 1881 | 2.98 | -2.9% |
| 1882 | 3.03 | +1.7% |
| 1883 | 3.13 | +3.4% |
| 1884 | 3.21 | +2.6% |
| 1885 | 3.22 | +0.2% |
| 1886 | 3.19 | -1.0% |
| 1887 | 3.26 | +2.4% |
| 1888 | 3.15 | -3.5% |
| 1889 | 3.08 | -2.2% |
| 1890 | 3.21 | +4.3% |
| 1891 | 3.26 | +1.6% |
| 1892 | 3.16 | -3.1% |
| 1893 | 3.28 | +3.8% |
| 1894 | 3.23 | -1.8% |
| 1895 | 3.33 | +3.3% |
| 1896 | 3.3 | -1.0% |
| 1897 | 3.33 | +0.8% |
| 1898 | 3.37 | +1.4% |
| 1899 | 3.31 | -1.9% |
| 1900 | 3.33 | +0.9% |
| 1901 | 3.38 | +1.3% |
| 1902 | 3.36 | -0.4% |
| 1903 | 3.28 | -2.4% |
| 1904 | 3.24 | -1.3% |
| 1905 | 3.16 | -2.5% |
| 1906 | 3.19 | +0.9% |
| 1907 | 3.15 | -1.1% |
| 1908 | 3.15 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | 3.22 | +2.2% |
| 1910 | 3.13 | -2.8% |
| 1911 | 3.14 | +0.4% |
| 1912 | 3.09 | -1.5% |
| 1913 | 3.07 | -0.9% |
| 1914 | 3.06 | -0.2% |
| 1915 | 2.88 | -5.9% |
| 1916 | 2.96 | +2.8% |
| 1917 | 3.07 | +3.7% |
| 1918 | 3.01 | -1.8% |
| 1919 | 2.83 | -6.1% |
| 1920 | 3.26 | +15.3% |
| 1921 | 3.02 | -7.4% |
| 1922 | 2.9 | -3.8% |
| 1923 | 2.84 | -2.2% |
| 1924 | 2.66 | -6.5% |
| 1925 | 2.46 | -7.6% |
| 1926 | 2.44 | -0.6% |
| 1927 | 2.25 | -7.8% |
| 1928 | 2.22 | -1.5% |
| 1929 | 2.14 | -3.6% |
| 1930 | 2.11 | -1.3% |
| 1931 | 2.02 | -4.2% |
| 1932 | 1.96 | -2.9% |
| 1933 | 1.8 | -8.2% |
| 1934 | 1.77 | -1.9% |
| 1935 | 1.73 | -2.3% |
| 1936 | 1.74 | +0.5% |
| 1937 | 1.78 | +2.4% |
| 1938 | 1.82 | +2.6% |
| 1939 | 1.85 | +1.5% |
| 1940 | 1.88 | +1.7% |
| 1941 | 1.78 | -5.4% |
| 1942 | 2.07 | +16.4% |
| 1943 | 2.24 | +7.9% |
| 1944 | 2.43 | +8.4% |
| 1945 | 2.41 | -0.6% |
| 1946 | 2.77 | +14.9% |
| 1947 | 2.68 | -3.1% |
| 1948 | 2.61 | -2.6% |
| 1949 | 2.53 | -3.1% |
| 1950 | 2.42 | -4.4% |
| 1951 | 2.38 | -2.0% |
| 1952 | 2.48 | +4.4% |
| 1953 | 2.55 | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 2.58 | +1.3% |
| 1955 | 2.67 | +3.4% |
| 1956 | 2.74 | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 2.73 | -0.1% |
| 1958 | 2.77 | +1.5% |
| 1959 | 2.8 | +0.9% |
| 1960 | 2.76 | -1.3% |
| 1961 | 2.83 | +2.5% |
| 1962 | 2.81 | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 2.82 | +0.4% |
| 1964 | 2.88 | +2.1% |
| 1965 | 2.84 | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 2.82 | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 2.72 | -3.6% |
| 1968 | 2.68 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 2.63 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 2.46 | -6.7% |
| 1971 | 2.44 | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 2.34 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 2.19 | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 2.09 | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 1.95 | -7.0% |
| 1976 | 1.83 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 1.73 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 1.74 | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 1.72 | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 1.69 | -1.6% |
| 1981 | 1.67 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 1.68 | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 1.63 | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 1.63 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.65 | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 1.68 | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 1.72 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 1.81 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 1.86 | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 1.91 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 1.89 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 1.86 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.84 | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 1.85 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 1.86 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 1.87 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 1.84 | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 1.8 | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 1.83 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 1.84 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 1.77 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 1.74 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 1.78 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 1.81 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 1.82 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 1.88 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 1.88 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 1.94 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 1.96 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 1.93 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.86 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 1.83 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.77 | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 1.74 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 1.72 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 1.7 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.61 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 1.56 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 1.52 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 1.47 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 1.55 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 1.41 | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 1.4 | -0.7% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 1.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.49, 94% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Norway's 1.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.48, 94% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840s | 2.97 | 2.86 | 3.15 | 4 |
| 1850s | 3.22 | 3.02 | 3.42 | 10 |
| 1860s | 3.07 | 2.88 | 3.24 | 10 |
| 1870s | 3.04 | 2.91 | 3.24 | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.13 | 2.98 | 3.26 | 10 |
| 1890s | 3.28 | 3.16 | 3.37 | 10 |
| 1900s | 3.25 | 3.15 | 3.38 | 10 |
| 1910s | 3.02 | 2.83 | 3.14 | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.62 | 2.14 | 3.26 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.86 | 1.73 | 2.11 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.34 | 1.78 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.61 | 2.38 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.05 | 1.72 | 2.46 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 1.63 | 1.86 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.86 | 1.8 | 1.91 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.84 | 1.74 | 1.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.72 | 1.52 | 1.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.46 | 1.4 | 1.55 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to in Norway?
- Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to in Norway was 1.4 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 3.42 in 1859.
- What is the lowest effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2023.
- How does Norway rank for effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to?
- Norway ranks 190th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to survive until childbearing age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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