Norway
- Capital:
- Oslo
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Northern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger/Sandnes
- Abbreviation:
- NOR
5,652,989
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
5,652,989
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Norway's population is projected to be 5,450,325 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,652,989 | 0.89% | 121 |
| 2025 | 5,623,071 | 0.89% | 119 |
| 2020 | 5,379,274 | 0.59% | 119 |
| 2019 | 5,347,730 | 0.68% | 119 |
| 2018 | 5,311,752 | 0.66% | 119 |
| 2017 | 5,276,802 | 0.78% | 119 |
| 2015 | 5,189,771 | 1.2% | 118 |
| 2010 | 4,889,162 | 1.13% | 118 |
| 2005 | 4,623,124 | 0.58% | 117 |
| 2000 | 4,490,867 | 0.6% | 114 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,652,989 | 0.89% | 121 |
| 2032 | 5,761,190 | 0.31% | 122 |
| 2037 | 5,824,573 | 0.22% | 122 |
| 2042 | 5,869,382 | 0.15% | 122 |
| 2047 | 5,893,787 | 0.08% | 122 |
| 2052 | 5,898,989 | 0.02% | 122 |
| 2057 | 5,877,299 | -0.07% | 122 |
| 2062 | 5,841,443 | -0.12% | 123 |
| 2067 | 5,793,104 | -0.17% | 123 |
| 2072 | 5,747,169 | -0.16% | 123 |
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Oslo has a metropolitan area population of 1,127,502, comprising 19.95%% of Norway's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oslo | 1,127,502 | 19.95% |
| 2 | Bergen | 276,293 | 4.89% |
| 3 | Stavanger/Sandnes | 244,522 | 4.33% |
| 4 | Trondheim | 203,018 | 3.59% |
| 5 | Drammen | 129,918 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg | 124,032 | 2.19% |
| 7 | Porsgrunn/Skien | 97,777 | 1.73% |
| 8 | Kristiansand | 68,659 | 1.21% |
| 9 | Tonsberg | 57,267 | 1.01% |
| 10 | Aalesund | 56,811 | 1% |
As of 2026, Norway has a total population of 5,652,989, ranking as the 121st most populous nation in the world.
Norway has a net population change of approximately 57 people per day, driven by 145 births, 121 deaths, and net immigration of 33 people.
Norway represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.76% of Europe's population.
Norway has a population density of 15.5 people per km² (approximately 40.1 per mi²), making it the 210th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 66.94% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Norway is Norwegian (81.5%) Note: includes about 60,000 Sami. , followed by Other (9.6%) .
As of 2026, Church of Norway (Evangelical Lutheran - official) is the largest religion in Norway, comprising 68.1% of the population.