Population, Norway
Population growth rate
Norway, 2022Population trend
Norway, 2000 - 2050Age distribution of population (%)
Norway, 2022
Demographic change 2023 - 2050
2023
Population by age and sex. Norway2050
Population by age and sex. NorwayLife expectancy, Norway Learn more
- Life expectancy
- Healthy life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth
The average number of years that a newborn could expect to live. Norway, both sexes, 2000 - 2021.Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth
The average number of years that a person can expect to live in “full health” from birth. Norway, both sexes, 2000 - 2021.What is the difference between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy?
"Life expectancy" refers to the number of years a person can expect to live. It is an important way of assessing the health of a population and is used to inform health policy and initiatives that impact everyday life.
"Life expectancy at birth" is the average number of years that a newborn could expect to live, (the average age of death) while "Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth" is the average number of years that a person could expect to live in "full health" from birth. This measurement takes into account years lived in less than full health due to disease and/or injury.
* The lack of complete and reliable mortality data, especially for low income countries and particularly on mortality among adults and the elderly, necessitates the application of modelling to estimate life expectancy. This may lead to minor differences compared with official life tables prepared by Member States.
Leading causes of death, Norway
Leading cause of death
Norway, 2019Leading cause of under 5 mortality
Norway, 2019Top causes of death
Deaths per 100 000 population. Norway, 2019Share of deaths by broad cause
Norway, 2019Why and how are causes of death monitored?
Understanding the reasons why people die helps with the understanding of how they lived, in order to improve health services and reduce preventable deaths in every country, responding effectively to changing circ*mstances. Annual monitoring of causes of death allows countries to address their causes and adapt health systems to react effectively.
The leading causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. These estimates are produced using data from multiple sources, including national vital registration data, latest estimates from WHO technical programmes, United Nations partners and inter-agency groups, as well as the Global Burden of Disease and other scientific studies. Before publishing, they are reviewed by WHO Member States through consultation with national focal points and WHO country and regional offices.
The top ten causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. Multiple years of national death registration data with high completeness and quality of cause-of-death assignment is available for Norway. These estimates may be compared among countries and used for priority setting and policy evaluation.
Health statistics, Norway Explore indicators
- Health status
- Risk factors
- Service coverage
- Health systems
Number of new HIV infections
Norway, latestPeople living with tuberculosis (TB)
Norway, 2022Malaria cases
Norway, 2021Probability of dying from non-communicable diseases
Norway, 2019Road traffic deaths
Norway, 2021Suicide deaths
Norway, 2019Prevalence of hypertension
Norway, 2019Adult obesity
Norway, 2022Tobacco use
Norway, 2020Alcohol consumption
Norway, 2019Safely managed sanitation
Norway, 2022Fine particulate matter
Norway, 2019UHC index score
Norway, 2021Births attended by skilled health personnel
Norway, 2022Family planning
Norway, 2022DTP3 immunization
Norway, 2022MCV2 immunization
Norway, 2022Interventions against NTDs
Norway, 2021Density of doctors
Norway, 2021Density of nurses
Norway, 2021Density of pharmacists
Norway, 2021Density of dentists
Norway, 2021WASH development assistance
Norway, 2020Financial hardship
Norway, 2021
Health target progress, Norway
WHO Triple billion targets Triple billion data
Healthier Populations
Norway, 2018 - 2025Norway, 2018 - 2025
Universal Health Coverage
Norway, 2018 - 2025Norway, 2018 - 2025
Health Emergencies Protection
Norway, 2018 - 2025Norway, 2018 - 2025
What are the triple billion targets?
The WHO Triple Billion targets measure impact on people's health to ensure that more people are enjoying better health and wellbeing, are benefitting from Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and are better protected from health emergencies.
The estimates are underpinned by 46 outcome indicators. They include 39 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators and seven non-SDG indicators. These offer a flexible approach to each of the Triple Billion targets, allowing countries to prioritize certain indicators based on their national health strategy, ensuring the Triple Billion strategy remains relevant for all Member States and their unique health challenges.
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Reference metadata
Reference data
| ISO alpha 2 code | NO |
|---|---|
| ISO alpha 3 code | NOR |
| M49 code | 578 |
| WHO short name | Norway |
| Formal name | the Kingdom of Norway |
| Administrative level | Admin 0 |
Regional groupings and country classifications
| WHO region | Europe |
|---|---|
| UN region | Europe > NorthernEurope |
| World Bank income level | High income (HIC) |
Data sources
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