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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Norway

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population5.61M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$530.76B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$94.59K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth83.22024 · yearsInternet use99%2024 · % of populationForest area33.5%2023 · % of land area
Basic sanitation
98%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Norway2024 · 98%
024.5249.0473.5598.071960199320252000: 98.1%2001: 98.1%2002: 98.1%2003: 98.1%2004: 98.1%2005: 98.1%2006: 98.1%2007: 98.1%2008: 98.1%2009: 98.1%2010: 98.1%2011: 98.1%2012: 98.1%2013: 98.1%2014: 98.1%2015: 98.1%2016: 98.1%2017: 98.1%2018: 98.1%2019: 98.1%2020: 98.1%2021: 98.1%2022: 98%2023: 98%2024: 98%

The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs.

Country context

Norway in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Oslo
Country code
NOR

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