Norway Facts
Capital of NorwayThe capital of Norway is Oslo.
| Capital | Oslo |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 5.5 million |
| Total area | 323,802 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 17 people per km² |
| Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 5.5 million people = 5,500,000 people. Divided by 323,802 km²: 16.99 people per km², which rounds to 17.
Check it backwards
17 × 323,802 km² ≈ 5,504,634 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
How many people live in Norway?
About 5.5 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 17 people per km².
How big is Norway?
Norway covers 323,802 km² in total area.
What currency does Norway use?
The Norwegian krone (NOK).