Oslo population for Eurostat's greater city geography in Norway was 699,827 on 1 January 2022.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 1.3 °C with 923 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS NO081), GDP was €101,700 per inhabitant (2021, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 28 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Oslo. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#22 of 163 · 87th pct · #1 in Norway
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#137 of 163 · 16th pct · #1 in Norway
888
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#158 of 160 · 1st pct · #2 in Norway
12.9%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Oslo: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 699,827. Higher than 141 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 37,960 to 10,353,710; median 143,083.
37,960
10,353,710
median 143,083
Oslo: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 699,827 Higher than 141 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 143,083
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Oslo: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 888. Higher than 26 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 162 to 17,622; median 1,661.
162
17,622
median 1,661
Oslo: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 888 Higher than 26 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 1,661
Share of population aged 65 and over
Oslo: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 12.9%. Higher than 2 of 160 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.2% to 34.1%; median 19.7%.
12.2%
34.1%
median 19.7%
Oslo: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 12.9% Higher than 2 of 160 records in the same comparison group Median 19.7%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Oslo climate by month Oslo monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature -9.3°C to 13.3°C; warmest Jul, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 117mm per month.
15 125 10 100 5 75 0 50 -5 25 -10 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Oslo monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan -9.3°C 64mm Feb -7.8°C 43mm Mar -4.0°C 50mm Apr 0.6°C 56mm May 5.4°C 79mm Jun 10.8°C 108mm Jul 13.3°C 117mm Aug 11.8°C 110mm Sep 7.3°C 81mm Oct 1.2°C 80mm Nov -4.8°C 74mm Dec -9.2°C 61mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#601 of 601 · 0th pct · #4 in Norway
1.3
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#601 of 601 · 0th pct · #4 in Norway
-9.3
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#600 of 601 · 0th pct · #3 in Norway
13.3
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#158 of 601 · 74th pct · #4 in Norway
923
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#592 of 601 · 1st pct · #1 in Norway
108
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Oslo: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 1.3. Higher than 0 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Oslo: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 1.3 Higher than 0 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Oslo: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Oslo: -9.3. Higher than 0 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Oslo: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Oslo -9.3 Higher than 0 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Oslo: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 13.3. Higher than 1 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Oslo: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 13.3 Higher than 1 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Oslo: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 923. Higher than 443 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Oslo: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 923 Higher than 443 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Oslo: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 108. Higher than 9 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Oslo: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 108 Higher than 9 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#95 of 329 · 71st pct · #1 in Norway
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#162 of 281 · 42nd pct · #2 in Norway
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#213 of 298 · 29th pct · #1 in Norway
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Oslo: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 20. Higher than 234 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Oslo: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 20 Higher than 234 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Oslo: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 50. Higher than 119 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Oslo: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 50 Higher than 119 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Oslo: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 8. Higher than 85 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Oslo: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 8 Higher than 85 of 298 records in the same comparison group Median 9
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
124
EU27_2020=100 · NO · 2024
Resident perception survey
Oslo resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
9.6%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
12.8%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
21.8%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
54.5%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
22.4%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
53.9%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
18.7%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
50.4%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
76.4%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
16.2%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
39.9%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
40.3%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
16.1%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
40.9%
Oslo resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 9.6% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 12.8% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 21.8% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 54.5% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 22.4% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 53.9% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 18.7% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 50.4% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 76.4% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 16.2% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 39.9% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 40.3% Transport affordable — strongly agree 16.1% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 40.9%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 9.6%. Higher than 23 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.5% to 17.4%; median 7%.
2.5%
17.4%
median 7%
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 9.6% Higher than 23 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 12.8%. Higher than 11 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.5% to 38.2%; median 15.5%.
4.5%
38.2%
median 15.5%
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 12.8% Higher than 11 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 15.5%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Oslo: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 21.8%. Higher than 23 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.3% to 35.2%; median 13.2%.
6.3%
35.2%
median 13.2%
Oslo: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 21.8% Higher than 23 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13.2%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Oslo: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 54.5%. Higher than 28 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 17.9% to 63.7%; median 44.3%.
17.9%
63.7%
median 44.3%
Oslo: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 54.5% Higher than 28 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 44.3%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Oslo: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 22.4%. Higher than 21 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.7% to 28.6%; median 17.9%.
6.7%
28.6%
median 17.9%
Oslo: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 22.4% Higher than 21 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 17.9%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Oslo: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 53.9%. Higher than 27 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 24.3% to 60.2%; median 46.4%.
24.3%
60.2%
median 46.4%
Oslo: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 53.9% Higher than 27 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 46.4%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Oslo: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 18.7%. Higher than 21 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.6% to 46.5%; median 13%.
4.6%
46.5%
median 13%
Oslo: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 18.7% Higher than 21 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Oslo: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 50.4%. Higher than 25 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.3% to 63%; median 43.2%.
14.3%
63%
median 43.2%
Oslo: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 50.4% Higher than 25 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 43.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 76.4%. Higher than 28 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.4% to 77.3%; median 45.5%.
18.4%
77.3%
median 45.5%
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 76.4% Higher than 28 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 16.2%. Higher than 0 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 16.2% to 61.9%; median 42.7%.
16.2%
61.9%
median 42.7%
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 16.2% Higher than 0 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.7%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 39.9%. Higher than 27 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.6% to 46.7%; median 24.6%.
7.6%
46.7%
median 24.6%
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 39.9% Higher than 27 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 40.3%. Higher than 10 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 27.3% to 66.3%; median 42.4%.
27.3%
66.3%
median 42.4%
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 40.3% Higher than 10 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.4%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 16.1%. Higher than 2 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8.5% to 61.9%; median 30.5%.
8.5%
61.9%
median 30.5%
Oslo: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 16.1% Higher than 2 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 30.5%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Oslo: 40.9%. Higher than 21 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 19.5% to 57.5%; median 36%.
19.5%
57.5%
median 36%
Oslo: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Oslo 40.9% Higher than 21 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 36%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€101,700
EUR per inhabitant · NO081 · 2021
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Oslo? Oslo had a population of 699,827 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat greater city figure), the 22nd largest of the 163 reporting greater city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Oslo? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 1.3 °C (January -9.3 °C, July 13.3 °C) with 923 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
Not reported for this city: Housing & living costs, Employment, Education, Births & deaths, Transport costs, Tourism, Culture. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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