Norway Population
5.6M▲ +0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Norway's total population rose to 5.61 million in 2025, up from 5.57 million in 2024. The latest figure marks the highest level on record since the series began in 1960. The all-time low was 3.58 million in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6M | 5.6M | 5.6MDec 2025 | 3.6MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 53.9% | 53.8% | 60.0% | 50.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 3.6M | 3.6M | 3.6M | 2.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Norway averaged 4.8M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 5.6M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 3.6M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of Norway, regardless of legal status or citizenship, based on the de facto definition. The data is reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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