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4 801 100 residents in Norway
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Estimated population at the term of the year, 1 January 2009

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4 801 100 residents in Norway

The population of Norway is estimated to be 4 801 100 at the turn of the year. This figure represents a population growth of 63 900 in 2008.

Final population figures were published on 19 February 2009. See new figures

Excess of births, net migration and population growth. The whole country. 1951-2008

Slightly more than 70 per cent of the population growth is due to net migration from abroad, while the remaining 30 per cent is due to a higher number of births than deaths. The population growth in 2008 will be the highest ever recorded and is estimated at 7 800 higher than in 2007, which had the highest growth to date. The population growth is increasing in the larger cities and municipalities.

About the estimation

The population is estimated for the country as a whole and at county and municipality level. It is based on information from the population register, using data on births, deaths and migration up to 1 December 2008. The population growth in December is estimated using the same relative growth as in December 2007. If the level of births, deaths and migration changes markedly in December this year compared to last year, the population will vary correspondingly.

For some municipalities it may look like the development we have seen so far in 2008 has changed, but this is due to the estimation method used. This is especially the case for small municipalities, where the figures must be regarded as a preliminary estimate.

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