Norway

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Norway Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 12,047 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Norway has gained a cumulative 935,347 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+12,047

Net migration rate

+2.1 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+1,763,629

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

58,040

Top year: 2022

Peak emigration

-4,355

Lowest year: 1956

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+8892

Per year

In 2026, Norway receives approximately 12,047 net migrants (2.1 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 58,040 in 2022.

Migration flows in Norway are relatively modest.