Canada vs Norway
Every indicator for Canada and Norway side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Norway | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 5,610,870 | +642.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 531 | +336.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 94,594 | −41.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 624,500 | +2,403.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 9 | −70.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 40.2 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 99.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 3.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 83.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 10,435 | +181.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 2.09 | −37.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 4.53 | −32.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 1,860 | −62.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 25,000 | +188.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 4.5 | −61.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 0.85 | −58.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Norway; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Norway is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 25 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Norway's 624,500 — roughly 25 times as much.
- Canada's population (2025) (41,651,653) is about 7.4 times Norway's (5,610,870).
- Canada's gdp (nominal) (2,320) is about 4.4 times Norway's (531).
- Norway's population density (9) is about 3.4 times Canada's (3).
- Canada's armed forces personnel (2020) (72,000) is about 2.9 times Norway's (25,000).
Frequently asked questions
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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