Ireland vs Norway: Working-age population
Ireland
4,468
in 2025
Norway
4,670
in 2025
Ireland rank
51st
Norway rank
49th
Working-age population over time
- Ireland
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 4,670 against 4,468 in Ireland, a difference of 202.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Norway ahead.
Ireland ranks 51st and Norway ranks 49th of 82 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,889 | 3,156 | 267.03 | Norway |
| 2000s | 3,275 | 3,331 | 56.53 | Norway |
| 2010s | 3,709 | 3,860 | 151.03 | Norway |
| 2020s | 4,229 | 4,538 | 309.3 | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population, Ireland or Norway?
- Norway, at 4,670 against 4,468 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in working-age population between Ireland and Norway?
- 202, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Norway?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Norway rank globally for working-age population?
- Ireland ranks 51st and Norway ranks 49th of 82 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.