Norway Population Clock

Norway population

5,710,919

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.83%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Norway

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Norway is 5,710,918, growing at an annual rate of 0.83%. That works out to a net change of approximately 127 people per day or 5 per hour.

The population change in Norway is driven by three components: approximately 52,978 births per year and 43,717 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.83% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.42 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Norway would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Norway?

The current population of Norway is approximately 5,710,918, growing at 0.83% per year.

How fast is the population of Norway changing?

By approximately 127 people per day, or 5 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Norway?

Yes. With approximately 52,978 births and 43,717 deaths per year, Norway has a natural population increase of about 9,261 people annually.

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