Population of Norway

As of June 2026, the population of Norway is 5.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 39 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.71%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 38.3 years in 2016 to 40.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 84 years and population density is 18.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Norway peaked in 2011, reaching around 1.32% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.71% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 65.56 thousand in 2011 to nearly 39.48 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Norway, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.4 years in 2006 to 84 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Norway

The cities of Norway are mostly small, but 6 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Oslo, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 1.1 million inhabitants. It is followed by Bergen, Vestland with 294 thousand and Trondheim, Trøndelag with 216.5 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Norway: