Norway

Kingdom of Norway

"A Scandinavian country known for its fjords, midnight sun, and high standard of living."

Northern Europe
UN Member
NATO
OECD

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Oslo

59.92°, 10.75°

Official Languages

Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami

Population

5.52M

Total Area

323.8K km²

Population Density

17.05 people per km²

Currency

Norwegian krone

kr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#115
5,519,594

Total Population+1.1%

2023
#15
83.1 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#98
84.0%

Urban Population

2023
#161
1.40

Fertility Rate

2023
#10
99%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#31
$485.3B

GDP+0.5%

2023
#6
$87.9K

GDP per Capita

2023
#90
3.1%

Inflation

2024
#61
4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#15
26.9

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Norway

What is the capital of Norway?

Norway's capital city is Oslo.

What is the population of Norway?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Norway is approximately 5.52M people. This makes it the 115th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Norway?

Norway spans a total area of approximately 323,802 square kilometers (125,020.6 square miles).

Which continent is Norway in?

Norway is located in Europe, specifically within the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Norway?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Norway is approximately $485.31B USD. This ranks Norway as the 31st largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.