Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a country located in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the east, Finland to the northeast, and Russia to the northeast, and has a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital of Norway is Oslo, known for its green spaces and museums. Norway is famous for its stunning natural landscapes, which include fjords, mountains, and boreal forests. The country has a strong maritime tradition and is one of the world's leading producers of oil and natural gas. Norway is known for its high standard of living, welfare model, and being one of the happiest and most prosperous countries in the world. It is a member of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, but is not a member of the European Union. Norway also has a rich cultural heritage, which includes Viking mythology, folk music, and literature.
Population of Norway from 2018 to 2020:
2018: Approximately 5.3 million inhabitants.
2019: Approximately 5.34 million inhabitants.
2020: Approximately 5.37 million inhabitants.
Capital (Oslo): Population in 2020: About 693,000 inhabitants.
Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate)
Oslo: ~693,000
Bergen: ~283,000
Stavanger/Sandnes: ~222,000
Trondheim: ~205,000
Drammen: ~101,000
Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg: ~113,000
Skien/Porsgrunn: ~93,000
Kristiansand: ~111,000
Ålesund: ~66,000
Tønsberg: ~56,000
Norway is divided into 11 counties (fylker).
GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 403 billion Euros.
2019: About 403 billion Euros.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 7.1% of GDP (surplus).
2019: About 7.0% of GDP (surplus).
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
% GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 36.7%.
2019: About 39.9%.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 3.9%.
2019: About 3.7%.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
