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Population and population changeQ3 2008

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Continued high population increase

In the third quarter of 2008, Norway’s population increased by 17 900. Two thirds of the growth resulted from inward migration, but the birth surplus grew more than the net inward migration when compared to the third quarter 2007.

The population reached 4 787 000 on 1 October. The population increase of 17 900 is the highest ever registered in a single quarter, and was 900 higher than in 2007.

A total of 19 150 1 persons migrated to Norway and 7 300 left during this period, resulting in a net inward migration of 11 850 1 . In the third quarter last year, the net inward migration was 11 600, while in previous years it was almost 6 000 at its peak.

Excess of births, net migration and population growth. 3rd quarter 1987-2008. Excess of births, net migration and population growth. 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter 1987-2008

In migration, out migration and net in migration, by citizenship. 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter 2008

Polish citizens continue migrating to Norway

Of the 16 300 immigrants without Norwegian citizenship arriving in the third quarter, 67 per cent were Europeans. Polish citizens dominated, with 3 450 migrating to Norway, compared to 3 850 during the same quarter in 2007. While slightly fewer Polish citizens migrated to Norway during the third quarter than on average for the first two quarters this year, more Swedish and German citizens migrated to Norway than on average for the first two quarters.

Many children born

A total of 15 900 children were born in the third quarter; 600 more than last year. A total of 9 800 persons died; 100 fewer than in the corresponding period last year. The birth surplus thus reached 6 100; 12 per cent higher than in the same quarter in 2007. Oslo had the highest birth surplus (1 500), and only two counties saw a birth deficit, Hedmark (60) and Oppland (30).

In the first three quarters of 2008, 46 550 children were born, whereas the number of deaths was 30 900. This resulted in a birth surplus of 15 650; 16 per cent higher than the corresponding period of 2007.

In migration, out migration and net in migration, by citizenship.

Largest population growth in central areas

Forty per cent of the population growth took place in Akershus and Oslo, and 23 per cent in Rogaland and Hordaland. Sogn og Fjordane, Nordland and Finnmark experienced a population deficit due to domestic migration loss.

Nine counties experienced domestic migration loss in the third quarter

All counties had an inward migration surplus from abroad, with Oslo having the highest figure

(3 100). Ten counties had a domestic migration surplus, with Akershus having the highest figure (650). Nine counties had a domestic migration deficit, with Nordland having the highest (600).

In the first three quarters of 2008, Oslo had the highest inward migration surplus from abroad (8 600). Ten counties had a domestic migration surplus, with Akershus having the highest figure (1 800). Nine counties had a domestic migration deficit, with Nordland having the highest (1 150).

Net migration. Domestic and from abroad, as a percentage of population 3rd quarter 2008.

Population growth in 263 municipalities in the first three quarters of 2008

The population increased in 263 municipalities in the first three quarters of 2008, and decreased in 163 municipalities. Apart from the four largest cities, Bærum had the biggest population growth (1 300). As has been the case in recent years, centralised municipalities experienced a population increase, while less centralised areas were more likely to see a migration loss as well as a birth deficit.

Birth deficit in many inland municipalities

A total of 226 municipalities saw a birth surplus, whereas 190 experienced a birth deficit. Of the 10 municipalities with the largest birth deficit, nine were situated in the inland counties Hedmark and Oppland.

10 municipalities with largest and lowest migration gain 1.-3. quarter 2008
 
 Total migration gain (270 in total) Domestic migration gain (147 in total) Migration gain from abroad (414 in total) 
 
10301 Oslo8 6501601 Trondheim 6160301 Oslo8 632
21201 Bergen2 1400235 Ullensaker 6141201 Bergen1 863
31601 Trondheim1 5100602 Drammen 4641103 Stavanger1 393
41103 Stavanger 9790106 Fredrikstad 3211601 Trondheim 894
50219 Bærum 8830226 Sørum 2780219 Bærum 820
60602 Drammen 8161201 Bergen 2771102 Sandnes 608
70235 Ullensaker 7731247 Askøy 2261001 Kristiansand 563
80106 Fredrikstad 6710627 Røyken 2230220 Asker 478
91001 Kristiansand 6150806 Skien 2131902 Tromsø 470
100220 Asker 5950104 Moss 1951106 Haugesund 369
 
 Total migration loss (154 in total) Domestic migration loss (280 in total) Migration loss to abroad (10 in total) 
 
11924 Målselv-1351103 Stavanger-4141824 Vefsn-37
21824 Vefsn-981805 Narvik-1880827 Hjartdal-5
31805 Narvik-941924 Målselv-1461657 Skaun-3
40533 Lunner-761401 Flora-1301835 Træna-2
52021 Kárájohka Karasjok-761804 Bodø-1271740 Namsskogan-2
61231 Ullensvang-601102 Sandnes-1171825 Grane-2
71411 Gulen-532003 Vadsø-1161627 Bjugn-2
81551 Eide-521149 Karmøy-1152021 Kárájohka Karasjok-1
92017 Kvalsund-480231 Skedsmo-1121736 Snåsa-1
101640 Røros-481563 Sunndal-1121665 Tydal-1
 
10 municipalities with largest and lowest excess of births and population growth 1.-3. quarter 2008
 
 Excess of births (226 in total) Excess of births in relation to
population/1 000 (226 in total)
 Population growth (263 in total) Population growth in relation to
population/1 000 (263 in total)
 
 
10301 Oslo4 2542027 Unjárga Nesseby9.30301 Oslo12 9040615 Flå44.1
21201 Bergen1 0991122 Gjesdal9.11201 Bergen3 2390941 Bykle37.0
31601 Trondheim1 0081529 Skodje9.11601 Trondheim2 5180235 Ullensaker35.6
41103 Stavanger 7600229 Enebakk8.51103 Stavanger1 7390226 Sørum34.9
51102 Sandnes 5041121 Time8.50219 Bærum1 2810612 Hole33.4
61902 Tromsø 4971119 Hå8.40602 Drammen1 0221529 Skodje32.8
70219 Bærum 3981120 Klepp8.31902 Tromsø 9971256 Meland31.3
81001 Kristiansand 3791124 Sola8.31102 Sandnes 9950214 ås31.1
91804 Bodø 2661102 Sandnes8.11001 Kristiansand 9941816 Vevelstad30.9
100231 Skedsmo 2081662 Klæbu8.10235 Ullensaker 9581018 Søgne28.6
 
 Birth deficit (190 in total) Birth deficit in relation to
population/1 000 (190 in total)
 Population decrease (163 in total) Population decrease in relation
to population/1 000 (163 in total)
 
 
10420 Eidskog-401915 Bjarkøy-19.61924 Målselv-1352017 Kvalsund-44.5
20528 østre Toten-321252 Modalen-13.91824 Vefsn-781252 Modalen-36.1
30423 Grue-310121 Rømskog-12.31805 Narvik-781917 Ibestad-32.4
40403 Hamar-291748 Fosnes-11.62021 Kárájohka Karasjok-741857 Værøy-29.6
50520 Ringebu-261571 Halsa-10.81411 Gulen-671411 Gulen-28.4
60426 Våler-251917 Ibestad-10.61231 Ullensvang-611825 Grane-27.3
71566 Surnadal-252014 Loppa-9.91640 Røros-582021 Kárájohka Karasjok-25.8
80418 Nord-Odal-241738 Lierne-9.50536 Søndre Land-551828 Nesna-23.4
90425 åsnes-241151 Utsira-9.41627 Bjugn-521723 Mosvik-23.1
100534 Gran-241265 Fedje-8.4Tinn/Lødingen/Bø (N.)-501927 Tranøy-22.8
 

1 Corrected 21 November 2008.