Demographic features of the population of Norway include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, PopulationVital statisticsEthnicityImmigrationGrowth rate: 0.8% (2022 est.)
Birth rate: 9.5 births/1,000 population (2022 est.)
Net migration rate: 3.92 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2022 est.)
Fertility rate: 1.83 children born/woman (2022 est.)
Ethnic groups
Norwegian 81.5% (includes about 60,000 Sami), other European 8.9%, other 9.6% (2021 est.)
Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.