Norway
Country statistics · 1990–present
Norway at a Glance
Norway is home to 5.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $104,884, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.2 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 5.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 9.7 and a death rate of 7.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 1.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 10,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Norway is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $608 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $104,884 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.1% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.0% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.2 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Current health expenditure per person is $8,296 (2023), representing a high level of healthcare investment per person. 99.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 99.1% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.