What is the Population of Norway?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Norway has a population of approximately 5,606,944 people, making it the 117th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 386,224 km², the population density is roughly 15 people per km².
| Population | 5,606,944 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 117th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.07% |
| Area | 386,224 km² |
| Population density | 15 / km² |
| Demonym | Norwegian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | 5,606,944 | 117th |
| El Salvador | 6,029,976 | 114th |
| Denmark | 6,011,488 | 115th |
| Finland | 5,650,325 | 116th |
| Lebanon | 5,490,000 | 118th |
| Palestine | 5,483,450 | 119th |
| Ireland | 5,458,600 | 120th |
Norway compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | 5,650,325 | 338,455 |
| Sweden | 10,605,098 | 450,295 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
Norway in context
- Norway covers 386,224 km², making it the 61st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Finland, Sweden, Russia.
- With 5,606,944 people, Norway holds about 5.1% of the population of Northern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Norway is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Norway — FAQ
What is the population of Norway?
The population of Norway is approximately 5,606,944 (5.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Norway in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Norway at approximately 5,606,944 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Norway is the 117th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Norway?
Approximately 5,606,944 people live in Norway, making it the 117th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Norway rank by population?
Norway is the 117th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.
What is the population density of Norway?
Norway has a population density of roughly 15 people per km², based on a land area of 386,224 km².
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