Ireland vs Norway: What the Numbers Mean

Ireland has a population of 5,484,367 and is growing at 0.97% per year.Norway has a population of 5,400,000 and is growing at 0.55% per year. The difference between them is 84,367 people, with Ireland in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Ireland has a density of 78 people per km² across 70,273 km², while Norway has a density of 17 people per km² across 323,802 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.