Current Population

Norway's Population: A Comprehensive Overview

Current Population

As of Friday, July 26, 2024, the population of Norway stands at an estimated 5,517,178, according to Worldometer's elaboration of the latest United Nations data.

Population Growth

On July 1, 2023, the total population of Norway was recorded as 5,514,042. Statistics Norway estimates that the 5 million population milestone was reached on March 19, 2012.

Population Density

In 2023, Norway had a population density of 15 people per square kilometer.

Urban Population

As of 2023, 86% of Norway's population lives in urban areas, with 4,706,745 people residing in cities and towns.

Historical Population Trends

The following table presents Norway's population from 1950 to 2024, along with United Nations projections through the year 2100: | Year | Population | |---|---| | 1950 | 3,278,528 | | 1960 | 3,600,154 | | 1970 | 3,903,375 | | 1980 | 4,131,846 | | 1990 | 4,291,610 | | 2000 | 4,525,116 | | 2010 | 4,924,946 | | 2020 | 5,421,241 | | 2023 | 5,514,042 | | 2024 | 5,517,178 | | 2050 | 6,112,983 (UN projection) | | 2100 | 7,227,003 (UN projection) |