Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) in Norway
Norway: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) was 899.54 thousands in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
899.54 thousands
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
129th
of 233 countries
All-time high
956.82 thousands
in 1973
All-time low
800.9 thousands
in 1990
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 14 years or younger in Norway, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 14 years or younger in Norway stood at 899.54 thousands.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger in Norway peaked at 956.82 thousands in 1973 and was at its lowest, 800.9 thousands, in 1990.
That places Norway 129th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) in Norway, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 947.74 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 950.2 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 953.2 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 956.82 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 956.78 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 955.32 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 951.61 thousands | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 944.72 thousands | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 935.57 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 925.38 thousands | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 912.47 thousands | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 898.87 thousands | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 884.53 thousands | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 870.61 thousands | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 853.91 thousands | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 837.05 thousands | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 824.4 thousands | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 812.11 thousands | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 803.58 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 801.22 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 800.9 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 805.71 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 813.92 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 824.72 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 835.55 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 844.66 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 853.84 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 863.63 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 872.9 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 882.39 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 894.7 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 902.42 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 906.28 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 910.32 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 910.52 thousands | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 909.31 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 906.81 thousands | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 905.93 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 907.37 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 912.22 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 917.73 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 921.71 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 923.58 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 927.38 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 930.84 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 932.39 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 933.95 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 937.7 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 938.92 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 934.94 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 930.1 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 921.56 thousands | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 915.95 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 916.03 thousands | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 906.05 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 899.54 thousands | -0.7% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 899.54 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 416.88 thousands, 2.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Norway's 899.54 thousands is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 963.67 thousands, 93% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 947.73 thousands | 925.38 thousands | 956.82 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 849.88 thousands | 801.22 thousands | 912.47 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 839.82 thousands | 800.9 thousands | 882.39 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 906.59 thousands | 894.7 thousands | 912.22 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 929.91 thousands | 917.73 thousands | 938.92 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 914.87 thousands | 899.54 thousands | 930.1 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 14.86 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 224,990 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger in Norway?
- Population aged 14 years or younger in Norway was 899.54 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 956.82 thousands in 1973.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 800.9 thousands in 1990.
- How does Norway rank for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Norway ranks 129th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release