Norway vs Portugal
Every indicator for Norway and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Norway | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,610,870 | 10,804,871 | −48.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 531 | 347 | +53.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 94,594 | 32,082 | +194.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 624,500 | 92,230 | +577.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 9 | 117 | −92.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.2 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.0 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.1 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.6 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 10,435 | 4,642 | +124.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.09 | 1.53 | +36.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.53 | 3.57 | +26.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,860 | 430 | +332.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 25,000 | 52,000 | −51.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.5 | 4.8 | −7.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.85 | 1.01 | −15.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Norway relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Norway. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Norway is 48.1% lower than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Norway is 53.0% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Norway is 194.9% higher than Portugal.
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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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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI