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Oslo overview
Oslo (orange) and the other large cities of Norway
Oslo lies in Norway at 59.91°N, 10.75°E, about 26 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Oslo (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Norway: the next largest cities are Bergen (294,029), Trondheim (216,518), Stavanger (151,669). Together, the three largest cities hold 28.1% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Lillestrøm, about 18 km away, followed by Asker (19 km).
Norway as a whole has a live population of 5,660,126 (+0.4% a year) and ranks #118 of 238 countries — see the Norway population page for the full statistics and the Norway atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Oslo
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lillestrøm Akershus | 18 km | 89,684 |
| Asker Akershus | 19 km | 61,906 |
| Drammen Buskerud | 36 km | 106,013 |
| Moss Østfold | 53 km | 49,668 |
| Horten Vestfold | 57 km | 27,178 |
| Sarpsborg Østfold | 73 km | 59,038 |
| Tønsberg Vestfold | 74 km | 55,387 |
| Fredrikstad Østfold | 78 km | 83,761 |
Largest cities in Norway
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OsloCapital | Oslo | 1,082,575 |
| 2 | Bergen | Vestland | 294,029 |
| 3 | Trondheim | Trøndelag | 216,518 |
| 4 | Stavanger | Rogaland | 151,669 |
| 5 | Kristiansand | Agder | 117,237 |
| 6 | Drammen | Buskerud | 106,013 |
| 7 | Lillestrøm | Akershus | 89,684 |
| 8 | Sandnes | Rogaland | 85,386 |
| 9 | Fredrikstad | Østfold | 83,761 |
| 10 | Sandefjord | Vestfold | 64,345 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oslo?
Oslo has about 1,082,575 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Oslo the capital of Norway?
Yes — Oslo is the national capital of Norway.
How big is Oslo compared with the rest of Norway?
Its 1,082,575 residents are 19.1% of the 5,660,126 people living in Norway today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Oslo?
In Norway, at latitude 59.91 and longitude 10.75, 26 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Lillestrøm (18 km), Asker (19 km), Drammen (36 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Oslo Population 2026 — Norway. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/norway/oslo/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/norway/oslo/">Oslo Population 2026 — Norway</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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