Total population (thousands) in Norway
Norway: Total population (thousands) was 5,604 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
5,604 thousands
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
118th
of 233 countries
All-time high
5,604 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
3,863 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Norway, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in Norway is 5,604 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Norway peaked at 5,604 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3,863 thousands, in 1970.
That places Norway 118th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in Norway, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,863 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 3,888 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 3,918 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 3,948 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 3,973 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 3,998 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 4,017 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 4,035 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 4,051 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 4,066 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 4,079 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 4,092 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 4,107 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 4,122 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 4,134 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 4,146 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 4,159 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 4,175 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 4,198 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 4,221 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 4,233 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 4,250 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 4,273 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 4,299 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 4,325 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 4,348 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 4,370 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 4,393 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 4,417 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 4,445 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 4,478 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 4,503 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 4,524 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 4,552 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 4,577 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 4,606 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 4,640 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 4,681 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 4,737 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 4,799 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 4,858 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 4,920 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 4,986 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 5,051 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 5,109 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 5,166 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,214 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 5,258 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 5,295 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,328 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 5,367 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 5,391 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,425 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 5,489 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 5,550 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 5,604 thousands | +1.0% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 5,604 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 1.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Norway's 5,604 thousands is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,353 thousands, 88% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,976 thousands | 3,863 thousands | 4,066 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,143 thousands | 4,079 thousands | 4,221 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,335 thousands | 4,233 thousands | 4,445 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,610 thousands | 4,478 thousands | 4,799 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,119 thousands | 4,858 thousands | 5,328 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,471 thousands | 5,367 thousands | 5,604 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More population data for Norway
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.32 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1866 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,368 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6612 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1496 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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 total population in Norway?
- Total population in Norway was 5,604 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 5,604 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,863 thousands in 1970.
- How does Norway rank for total population?
- Norway ranks 118th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release