https://www.humantruth.info/norway.html
By Vexen Crabtree 2013
#humanism #iceland #ireland #norway #scandinavia #united_arab_emirates
Norway Kingdom of Norway | |
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Status | Independent State |
Social and Moral Index | The Best (#1) |
Capital | Oslo |
Land Area | 304 250km21 |
Location | Europe, Scandinavia |
Population | 5.3m2 |
Life Expectancy | 83.23yrs (2017)3 |
GNI | $64 660 (2017)4 |
ISO3166-1 Codes | NO, NOR, 5785 |
Internet Domain | .no6 |
Currency | Krone (NOK)7 |
Telephone | +478 |
#christianity #denmark #germany #sweden
“Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. Key domestic issues include immigration and integration of ethnic minorities, maintaining the country's extensive social safety net with an aging population, and preserving economic competitiveness.”
CIA's The World Factbook (2013)9
“Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the essence of its appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. The drama of Norway´s natural world is difficult to overstate. Impossibly steep-sided fjords of extraordinary beauty cut gashes from a jagged coastline deep into the interior. The fjords´ fame is wholly merited, but this is also a land of glaciers, grand and glorious, snaking down from icefields that rank among Europe´s largest. Elsewhere, the mountainous terrain of Norway´s interior resembles the ramparts of so many natural fortresses, and yields to rocky coastal islands that rise improbably from the waters like apparitions. And then, of course, there´s the primeval appeal of the Arctic…
The counterpoint to so much natural beauty is found in the country´s vibrant cultural life, which celebrates local traditions and draws in the best from around the world. Norwegian cities are cosmopolitan and brimfull of architecture that showcases the famous Scandinavian flair for design through the ages. At the same time, a busy calendar of festivals, many of international renown, are worth planning your trip around.”
#economics #human_development #wealth
UN HDI (2021)11 | ||
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Pos. | Higher is better Value11 | |
1 | Switzerland | 0.962 |
2 | Norway | 0.961 |
3 | Iceland | 0.959 |
4 | Hong Kong | 0.952 |
5 | Australia | 0.951 |
6 | Denmark | 0.948 |
7 | Sweden | 0.947 |
8 | Ireland | 0.945 |
9 | Germany | 0.942 |
10 | Netherlands | 0.941 |
11 | Finland | 0.940 |
12 | Singapore | 0.939 |
Europe Avg | 0.87 | |
World Avg | 0.72 | |
q=191. |
Gross National Income Per-Capita (2021)11 | ||
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Pos. | Higher is better PPP $11 | |
1 | Liechtenstein | $146 830 |
2 | Singapore | $90 919 |
3 | Qatar | $87 134 |
4 | Luxembourg | $84 649 |
5 | Ireland | $76 169 |
6 | Switzerland | $66 933 |
7 | USA | $64 765 |
8 | Norway | $64 660 |
9 | Brunei | $64 490 |
10 | Hong Kong | $62 607 |
11 | UAE | $62 574 |
12 | Denmark | $60 365 |
Europe Avg | $40 512 | |
World Avg | $20 136 | |
q=193. |
Social & Moral Development Index12 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank12 | |
1 | Norway | 29.8 |
2 | Denmark | 30.0 |
3 | Finland | 33.7 |
4 | Sweden | 33.9 |
5 | Netherlands | 34.3 |
6 | Iceland | 34.5 |
7 | New Zealand | 36.1 |
8 | Switzerland | 37.3 |
9 | Germany | 38.1 |
10 | UK | 38.9 |
11 | Austria | 39.0 |
12 | Australia | 39.0 |
Europe Avg | 59.3 | |
World Avg | 87.9 | |
q=196. |
The United Nations produces an annual Human Development Report which includes the Human Development Index. The factors taken into account include life expectancy, education and schooling and Gross National Income (GNI) amongst many others..
The Social and Moral Development Index concentrates on moral issues and human rights, violence, public health, equality, tolerance, freedom and effectiveness in climate change mitigation and environmentalism, and on some technological issues. A country scores higher for achieving well in those areas, and for sustaining that achievement in the long term. Those countries towards the top of this index can truly said to be setting good examples and leading humankind onwards into a bright, humane, and free future. See: Which are the Best Countries in the World? The Social and Moral Development Index.
#birth_control #demographics #health #immigration #life_expectancy #longevity #migration #overpopulation #population
Population:
Norway's population is predicted to rise to 5.574 million by 2030. This rise is despite a low fertility rate, meaning, that this country is helping to alleviate problems with growing population in neighbouring countries by accepting immigrants, very likely as a requirement of maintaining an active workforce. This country has a fertility rate of 1.95. The fertility rate is, in simple terms, the average amount of children that each woman has. The higher the figure, the quicker the population is growing, although, to calculate the rate you also need to take into account morbidity, i.e., the rate at which people die. If people live healthy and long lives and morbidity is low, then, 2.0 approximates to the replacement rate, which would keep the population stable. If all countries had such a fertility rate, population growth would end. The actual replacement rate in most developed countries is around 2.1.Population2 | ||
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Pos. | 2018 Population2 | |
1 | China | 1.4b |
2 | India | 1.4b |
3 | USA | 327.1m |
... | ||
114 | Denmark | 5.8m |
115 | Finland | 5.5m |
116 | Slovakia | 5.5m |
117 | Norway | 5.3m |
118 | Congo, (Brazzaville) | 5.2m |
119 | Costa Rica | 5.0m |
120 | Palestine | 4.9m |
121 | Oman | 4.8m |
World Avg | 39.0m | |
q=195. |
Life Expectancy Higher is better11 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2021 Years11 | |
1 | Monaco | 85.9 |
2 | Hong Kong | 85.5 |
3 | Japan | 84.8 |
4 | Australia | 84.5 |
5 | Switzerland | 84.0 |
6 | Malta | 83.8 |
7 | S. Korea | 83.7 |
8 | Liechtenstein | 83.3 |
9 | Norway | 83.2 |
10 | Spain | 83.0 |
11 | Sweden | 83.0 |
12 | Italy | 82.9 |
World Avg | 71.28 | |
q=195. |
Fertility Rate 2.0 is best13 | ||
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Pos. | 201313 | |
1 | N. Korea | 2.00 |
2 | Brunei | 1.99 |
3 | St Vincent & Grenadines | 2.01 |
4 | France | 1.99 |
5 | Turkey | 2.04 |
6 | Australia | 1.96 |
7 | Uruguay | 2.05 |
8 | Norway | 1.95 |
9 | Myanmar (Burma) | 1.95 |
10 | Indonesia | 2.07 |
11 | Sweden | 1.93 |
12 | Tunisia | 1.93 |
World Avg | 2.81 | |
q=180. |
Old-Age Dependency Ratio Lower is better14 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2016 Per 10014 | |
1 | Uganda | 04.3 |
2 | Mali | 04.5 |
3= | Chad | 04.7 |
... | ||
145 | Australia | 31.3 |
146 | Slovakia | 31.6 |
147 | Albania | 31.8 |
148 | Norway | 32.2 |
149 | Iceland | 32.5 |
150 | Serbia | 32.7 |
151 | Hungary | 32.9 |
152 | Romania | 33.6 |
World Avg | 18.3 | |
q=185. |
Migration:
Immigrants15 | ||
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Pos. | 2017 %15 | |
1 | UAE | 88.4% |
2 | Kuwait | 75.5% |
3 | Qatar | 65.2% |
... | ||
32 | Bahamas | 15.6% |
33 | Maldives | 15.4% |
34 | USA | 15.3% |
35 | Norway | 15.1% |
36 | Germany | 14.8% |
37 | Estonia | 14.7% |
38 | Gabon | 13.8% |
39 | St Kitts & Nevis | 13.7% |
World Avg | 9.4% | |
q=195. |
Emigrants16 | ||
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Pos. | 2010 %16 | |
1 | Dominica | 104.8% |
2 | Palestine | 68.4% |
3 | Samoa | 67.3% |
... | ||
124 | Syria | 4.2% |
125 | Burundi | 4.2% |
126 | Panama | 4.0% |
127 | Norway | 3.8% |
128 | Bahrain | 3.7% |
129 | Gambia | 3.7% |
130 | Chile | 3.7% |
131 | Peru | 3.7% |
World Avg | 11.5% | |
q=192. |
#equality #gender_equality #human_rights #mass_media #morals #norway #norway_politics #politics #prejudice #tolerance
Human Rights, Equality & Tolerance (2020)17 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank17 | |
1 | Sweden | 9.0 |
2 | Norway | 14.5 |
3 | Denmark | 14.5 |
4 | Netherlands | 15.6 |
5 | New Zealand | 17.3 |
6 | Iceland | 19.9 |
7 | Canada | 21.0 |
8 | Austria | 22.3 |
9 | Luxembourg | 23.7 |
10 | Finland | 23.8 |
Europe Avg | 51.4 | |
World Avg | 87.9 | |
q=199. |
For tables, charts and commentary, see:
#alcohol #birth_control #demographics #health #life_expectancy #longevity #mental_health #obesity #overpopulation #parenting #population #smoking #suicide #vaccines
Compared to Europe (2020)30 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank30 | |
1 | Monaco | 13.0 |
2 | Norway | 61.0 |
3= | Finland | 65.3 |
4 | Switzerland | 65.6 |
5 | Italy | 67.5 |
6 | Spain | 69.6 |
7 | Portugal | 72.3 |
8 | Luxembourg | 72.9 |
9 | Denmark | 74.3 |
10 | Germany | 74.4 |
11 | Austria | 74.5 |
12 | Sweden | 75.6 |
13 | Iceland | 76.9 |
Europe Avg | 82.5 | |
q=46. |
Health (2020)30 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank30 | |
1 | Monaco | 13.0 |
2 | Hong Kong | 18.3 |
3 | Maldives | 41.0 |
... | ||
7 | Sri Lanka | 52.9 |
8 | Bhutan | 55.1 |
9 | China | 60.4 |
10 | Norway | 61.0 |
11 | Brunei | 62.6 |
12 | Malaysia | 62.8 |
13 | Oman | 62.9 |
14 | Mauritius | 64.5 |
World Avg | 93.5 | |
q=196. |
The countries with the best overall approach to public health, in terms of both public policy and individual lifestyle choices, are Monaco, Hong Kong and The Maldives31. These countries are worth emulating. And, although often through no fault of the average citizen, the worst countries are The Marshall Islands, S. Sudan and Palau31.
The data sets used to calculate points for each country are its average life expectancy, its alcohol consumption rate, its fertility rate, its smoking rate, its suicide rate, its food aid and health contributions and WHO compliance, the prevalence of overweight adults, its adolescent birth rate and its immunizations take-up. The regions with the best average results per country are Scandinavia, Asia and The Mediterranean31, whereas the worst are Micronesia, Australasia and Africa31.
For more, see:
Health:
Public health in Norway is very good. Norway comes in the best 20 in its food aid and health contributions and WHO compliance32, its fertility rate13 (amongst the best in Europe), its average life expectancy11 and in its adolescent birth rate20. It does better than average in its immunizations take-up33 and in its smoking rate34 (one of the best in Europe). But, things could still be better. Norway does worse than average in its suicide rate35 and in its alcohol consumption rate36 (still low for Europe). The number of overweight adults has increased by 14% over the last 40 years. Life expectancy in Norway improved by +6.4yrs in the 30 years from 1990, less than the global average of +7.9yrs.Life Expectancy Higher is better11 | ||
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Pos. | 2021 Years11 | |
1 | Monaco | 85.9 |
2 | Hong Kong | 85.5 |
3 | Japan | 84.8 |
4 | Australia | 84.5 |
5 | Switzerland | 84.0 |
6 | Malta | 83.8 |
7 | S. Korea | 83.7 |
8 | Liechtenstein | 83.3 |
9 | Norway | 83.2 |
10 | Spain | 83.0 |
11 | Sweden | 83.0 |
12 | Italy | 82.9 |
Europe Avg | 78.36 | |
World Avg | 71.28 | |
q=195. |
Alcohol Consumption Lower is better36 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2016 Per Capita36 | |
1 | Bangladesh | 0.0 |
2 | Kuwait | 0.0 |
3 | Libya | 0.0 |
... | ||
110= | Albania | 7.5 |
110= | Burundi | 7.5 |
110= | Italy | 7.5 |
110= | Norway | 7.5 |
114 | Kazakhstan | 7.7 |
115= | Congo, (Brazzaville) | 7.8 |
115= | Brazil | 7.8 |
117 | Panama | 7.9 |
Europe Avg | 10.3 | |
World Avg | 6.2 | |
q=189. |
Fertility Rate 2.0 is best13 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 201313 | |
1 | N. Korea | 2.00 |
2 | Brunei | 1.99 |
3 | St Vincent & Grenadines | 2.01 |
4 | France | 1.99 |
5 | Turkey | 2.04 |
6 | Australia | 1.96 |
7 | Uruguay | 2.05 |
8 | Norway | 1.95 |
9 | Myanmar (Burma) | 1.95 |
10 | Indonesia | 2.07 |
11 | Sweden | 1.93 |
12 | Tunisia | 1.93 |
Europe Avg | 1.61 | |
World Avg | 2.81 | |
q=180. |
Smoking Rates Lower is better34 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 201434 | |
1 | Guinea | 15 |
2 | Solomon Islands | 26 |
3 | Kiribati | 28 |
... | ||
86 | Tajikistan | 533 |
87 | S. Africa | 537 |
88 | Iceland | 551 |
89 | Norway | 556 |
90 | Gabon | 559 |
91 | Venezuela | 565 |
92 | Uzbekistan | 573 |
93 | Oman | 577 |
Europe Avg | 1 648 | |
World Avg | 819 | |
q=182. |
Suicide Rate35 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2013 Per 100k35 | |
1 | Haiti | 0 |
2 | Grenada | 0 |
3 | Egypt | 0.1 |
... | ||
56 | Iceland | 23.5 |
57 | New Zealand | 23.6 |
58 | Ireland | 23.7 |
59 | Norway | 23.8 |
60= | Denmark | 23.9 |
60= | Germany | 23.9 |
62 | Cuba | 24.5 |
63= | Romania | 24.5 |
Europe Avg | 26.99 | |
World Avg | 20.93 | |
q=91. |
Food Aid, Health Contributions & WHO Compliance Lower is better32 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 Rank32 | |
1 | Sweden | 1 |
2 | Ireland | 2 |
3 | Denmark | 3 |
4 | UK | 4 |
5 | Norway | 5 |
6 | Switzerland | 6 |
7 | Germany | 7 |
8 | Canada | 8 |
9 | Netherlands | 9 |
10 | USA | 10 |
11 | Luxembourg | 11 |
12 | Finland | 12 |
Europe Avg | 47.4 | |
World Avg | 82.0 | |
q=163. |
Overweight Adults Lower is better37 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2016 %37 | |
1 | Vietnam | 18.3 |
2 | India | 19.7 |
3 | Bangladesh | 20.0 |
... | ||
120 | Finland | 57.9 |
121 | Macedonia | 58.1 |
122 | Nicaragua | 58.2 |
123= | Norway | 58.3 |
123= | Poland | 58.3 |
125 | Ukraine | 58.4 |
126= | Cuba | 58.5 |
126= | Italy | 58.5 |
Europe Avg | 58.5 | |
World Avg | 49.0 | |
q=191. |
Children's Health:
Adolescent Birth Rate Lower is better20 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2015 Per 100020 | |
1 | N. Korea | 0.5 |
2 | S. Korea | 1.6 |
3 | Switzerland | 2.9 |
... | ||
9 | Japan | 4.1 |
10 | Cyprus | 5.0 |
11 | Sweden | 5.7 |
12 | Norway | 5.9 |
13 | Luxembourg | 5.9 |
14 | Italy | 6.0 |
15 | Iceland | 6.1 |
16 | Libya | 6.2 |
Europe Avg | 14.6 | |
World Avg | 47.9 | |
q=185. |
Infant Immunizations 2011-2015 Higher is better33 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2015 Avg %33 | |
1= | Hungary | 99.0 |
1= | China | 99.0 |
3 | Uzbekistan | 98.9 |
... | ||
74 | Singapore | 94.6 |
75 | UK | 94.6 |
76 | Solomon Islands | 94.5 |
77 | Norway | 94.3 |
78 | Bolivia | 94.2 |
79= | UAE | 94.0 |
79= | Bangladesh | 94.0 |
79= | Tanzania | 94.0 |
Europe Avg | 92.7 | |
World Avg | 88.3 | |
q=194. |
#biodiversity #climate_change #deforestation #energy #food #meat #over-exploitation #sustainability #the_environment #veganism #vegetarianism
Compared to Europe (2023)38 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank38 | |
1 | Greece | 50.4 |
2 | Italy | 51.8 |
3 | Germany | 55.8 |
4= | Norway | 56.0 |
4= | Sweden | 56.0 |
6 | Portugal | 57.0 |
7= | Spain | 57.6 |
8 | Switzerland | 60.8 |
9= | France | 61.8 |
9= | Denmark | 61.8 |
11 | Luxembourg | 64.2 |
12 | Netherlands | 65.8 |
13= | Austria | 66.6 |
Europe Avg | 79.9 | |
q=43. |
Responsibility Towards The Environment (2023)38 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank38 | |
1 | Japan | 33.2 |
2 | Philippines | 45.0 |
3 | Uruguay | 48.0 |
... | ||
13 | Seychelles | 55.3 |
14 | Germany | 55.8 |
15= | Sweden | 56.0 |
15= | Norway | 56.0 |
17 | Jordan | 56.5 |
18 | Portugal | 57.0 |
19 | Kenya | 57.4 |
20 | N. Korea | 57.5 |
World Avg | 85.7 | |
q=188. |
Forest Area Change 2000-2020 Higher is better42 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Total42 | |
1 | Guernsey | 82.6% |
2 | Bahrain | 75.2% |
3 | Iceland | 64.7% |
... | ||
77 | Russia | 0.7% |
78 | French Polynesia | 0.6% |
79 | Germany | 0.6% |
80 | Norway | 0.6% |
81 | Cyprus | 0.5% |
82 | New Zealand | 0.4% |
83 | Slovenia | 0.4% |
84 | Wallis & Futuna | 0.3% |
Europe Avg | 8.2% | |
World Avg | -0.1% | |
q=234. |
Environmental Performance Higher is better40 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 201840 | |
1 | Switzerland | 87.4 |
2 | France | 84.0 |
3 | Denmark | 81.6 |
... | ||
11 | Iceland | 78.6 |
12 | Spain | 78.4 |
13 | Germany | 78.4 |
14 | Norway | 77.5 |
15 | Belgium | 77.4 |
16 | Italy | 77.0 |
17 | New Zealand | 76.0 |
18 | Netherlands | 75.5 |
Europe Avg | 69.6 | |
World Avg | 56.4 | |
q=180. |
Energy to GDP Efficiency Higher is better41 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 201441 | |
1 | Hong Kong | 26.32 |
2 | Sri Lanka | 20.00 |
3 | Panama | 17.86 |
... | ||
42 | Paraguay | 10.53 |
43= | Chile | 10.42 |
43= | Lithuania | 10.42 |
43= | Norway | 10.42 |
46 | Japan | 10.20 |
47 | Brazil | 10.10 |
48= | Algeria | 10.00 |
48= | Macedonia | 10.00 |
Europe Avg | 09.80 | |
World Avg | 09.29 | |
q=119. |
Convention on Biological Diversity Earlier is better | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Total Signed | |
1= | China | 1993 Dec 29 |
1= | Guinea | 1993 Dec 29 |
1= | Cook Islands | 1993 Dec 29 |
... | ||
21= | Bahamas | 1993 Dec 29 |
21= | St Lucia | 1993 Dec 29 |
21= | Tunisia | 1993 Dec 29 |
21= | Norway | 1993 Dec 29 |
21= | Zambia | 1993 Dec 29 |
21= | Australia | 1993 Dec 29 |
21= | Peru | 1993 Dec 29 |
31 | Philippines | 1994 Jan 06 |
Europe Avg | 1899 Dec 30 | |
World Avg | 1899 Dec 30 | |
q=197. |
Rational Beliefs on the Environment Higher is better44 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2011 %44 | |
1 | Argentina | 78.3% |
2 | Greece | 77.6% |
3 | Brazil | 77.1% |
... | ||
125 | UK | 22.6% |
126 | Malawi | 22.0% |
127 | UAE | 20.8% |
128 | Norway | 20.5% |
129 | Botswana | 20.4% |
130 | USA | 19.7% |
131 | Kuwait | 19.6% |
132 | Zimbabwe | 19.6% |
Europe Avg | 33.6% | |
World Avg | 39.9% | |
q=145. |
Meat Consumption Lower is better43 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2021 kg43 | |
1 | Congo, DR | 03.0 |
2 | Burundi | 03.5 |
3 | Bangladesh | 04.3 |
... | ||
131 | Latvia | 74.0 |
132 | Finland | 74.0 |
133 | Italy | 74.3 |
134 | Norway | 74.7 |
135 | Mexico | 75.4 |
136 | Cyprus | 75.8 |
137 | Austria | 76.4 |
138 | Germany | 76.6 |
Europe Avg | 71.1 | |
World Avg | 52.5 | |
q=185. |
Green Future Index Higher is better39 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2023 Score39 | |
1 | Iceland | 6.7 |
2 | Finland | 6.7 |
3 | Norway | 6.4 |
4= | Sweden | 6.3 |
4= | Denmark | 6.3 |
6 | Netherlands | 6.2 |
7 | UK | 6.1 |
8 | S. Korea | 6.0 |
9 | France | 6.0 |
10= | Spain | 5.9 |
10= | Germany | 5.9 |
12 | Belgium | 5.8 |
Europe Avg | 5.6 | |
World Avg | 4.8 | |
q=76. |
The 2023 edition of the Green Futures Index found the Norway to have put in more effort than anyone (except Iceland and the UAE to transition to cleaner energy sources. It also scored highest on the green transport dataset.45
#education #english #intelligence #maths #modernity #religion #religiosity #research #science #secularisation #technology #the_internet
Compared to Europe (2020)46 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank46 | |
1 | Finland | 8.4 |
2 | Switzerland | 15.1 |
3 | Estonia | 15.8 |
... | ||
8 | Germany | 18.6 |
9 | Iceland | 19.6 |
10 | Austria | 19.6 |
11 | Norway | 21.0 |
12 | Slovenia | 21.3 |
13 | UK | 21.5 |
14 | Ireland | 21.7 |
15= | Faroe Islands | 24.0 |
16 | Hungary | 24.2 |
Europe Avg | 41.2 | |
q=49. |
Modernity & Learning (2020)46 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank46 | |
1 | Finland | 8.4 |
2 | Taiwan | 10.0 |
3 | Switzerland | 15.1 |
... | ||
11 | Australia | 19.2 |
12 | Iceland | 19.6 |
13 | Austria | 19.6 |
14 | Norway | 21.0 |
15 | Slovenia | 21.3 |
16 | UK | 21.5 |
17 | Canada | 21.6 |
18 | Ireland | 21.7 |
World Avg | 83.2 | |
q=205. |
Modernity and Education:
In the 1990s, Norway was one of only ten countries to increase its expected duration of education by over 3 years, although it reduced slightly in the 2000s. 47
Research & Development Higher is better | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2016 % RDP PPP | |
1 | S. Korea | 4.2948 |
2 | Israel | 4.1148 |
3 | Japan | 3.5848 |
... | ||
17= | Czechia | 2.0048 |
18 | Netherlands | 1.9748 |
19 | Iceland | 1.8948 |
20= | Norway | 1.7048 |
20= | UK | 1.7048 |
22 | Canada | 1.6148 |
23 | Ireland | 1.5248 |
24 | Estonia | 1.4348 |
Europe Avg | 1.32 | |
World Avg | 0.84 | |
q=126. |
Secondary Education Higher is better49 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 201849 | |
1= | Luxembourg | 100.0% |
1= | Estonia | 100.0% |
1= | Austria | 100.0% |
... | ||
23 | Croatia | 95.7% |
24 | Azerbaijan | 95.6% |
25 | USA | 95.6% |
26 | Norway | 95.4% |
27 | S. Korea | 95.2% |
28 | Bulgaria | 95.1% |
29 | Lithuania | 94.9% |
30 | Ukraine | 94.6% |
Europe Avg | 88.3% | |
World Avg | 63.0% | |
q=169. |
Length of Schooling Higher is better50 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2021 Years50 | |
1 | Australia | 21.1 |
2 | New Zealand | 20.3 |
3 | Greece | 20.0 |
... | ||
10 | Netherlands | 18.7 |
11 | Grenada | 18.7 |
12 | Turkey | 18.3 |
13 | Norway | 18.2 |
14 | Spain | 17.9 |
15 | Argentina | 17.9 |
16 | Slovenia | 17.7 |
17 | UK | 17.3 |
Europe Avg | 16.1 | |
World Avg | 13.5 | |
q=193. |
Intellectual Endeavours Lower is better32 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 Rank32 | |
1 | Ukraine | 1 |
2 | Czechia | 2 |
3 | Hungary | 3 |
... | ||
46 | Belarus | 46 |
47 | Moldova | 47 |
48 | Montenegro | 48 |
49 | Norway | 49 |
50 | Fiji | 50 |
51 | Dominica | 51 |
52 | Malaysia | 52 |
53 | Russia | 53 |
Europe Avg | 31.3 | |
World Avg | 82.0 | |
q=163. |
Maths, Science & Reading Higher is better51 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2015 Score51 | |
1 | Singapore | 1655 |
2 | Hong Kong | 1598 |
3 | Japan | 1586 |
... | ||
14= | Netherlands | 1524 |
15 | Switzerland | 1519 |
16 | New Zealand | 1517 |
17= | Norway | 1513 |
17= | Denmark | 1513 |
19 | Poland | 1511 |
20 | Belgium | 1508 |
21= | Vietnam | 1507 |
Europe Avg | 1417 | |
World Avg | 1389 | |
q=70. |
Religiosity Lower is better52 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2018 %52 | |
1 | China | 3 |
2 | Estonia | 6 |
3 | Czechia | 7 |
... | ||
20= | Australia | 18 |
20= | Vietnam | 18 |
22 | Bulgaria | 19 |
23= | Norway | 19 |
24 | Netherlands | 20 |
25= | Italy | 21 |
25= | Belarus | 21 |
27 | Ireland | 22 |
Europe Avg | 25.8 | |
World Avg | 54.3 | |
q=106. |
IQ Higher is better53 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 200653 | |
1= | Hong Kong | 108 |
1= | Singapore | 108 |
3 | S. Korea | 106 |
... | ||
9= | Switzerland | 101 |
9= | Mongolia | 101 |
11 | Netherlands | 100 |
12= | Norway | 100 |
12= | Austria | 100 |
12= | UK | 100 |
15 | New Zealand | 99 |
16= | Poland | 99 |
Europe Avg | 96.6 | |
World Avg | 85.6 | |
q=138. |
Technology and Information:
Internet Users Higher is better54 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 201654 | |
1 | Iceland | 100% |
2 | Faroe Islands | 99% |
3 | Norway | 98% |
4 | Bermuda | 97% |
5 | Andorra | 97% |
6 | Denmark | 96% |
7 | Liechtenstein | 96% |
8 | Luxembourg | 95% |
9 | Netherlands | 94% |
10 | Sweden | 93% |
11 | Monaco | 93% |
12 | UK | 93% |
Europe Avg | 76.7% | |
World Avg | 48.1% | |
q=201. |
IPv6 Uptake Higher is better55 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 Ratio55 | |
1 | Belgium | 55.4 |
2 | Germany | 41.8 |
3 | Switzerland | 35.1 |
... | ||
15 | Ecuador | 18.2 |
16 | Estonia | 17.6 |
17 | Malaysia | 16.5 |
18 | Norway | 14.7 |
19 | Australia | 14.6 |
20 | Trinidad & Tobago | 14.5 |
21 | Finland | 14.1 |
22 | Brazil | 13.9 |
Europe Avg | 8.11 | |
World Avg | 3.82 | |
q=176. |
#charity #corruption #happiness #morals #politics
World Giving Index Higher is better56 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2022 %56 | |
1 | Indonesia | 68.0 |
2 | Kenya | 61.0 |
3 | USA | 59.0 |
... | ||
33= | Singapore | 45.0 |
33= | Macedonia | 45.0 |
33= | Venezuela | 45.0 |
33= | Norway | 45.0 |
33= | Austria | 45.0 |
38 | Sri Lanka | 44.0 |
39= | Ethiopia | 44.0 |
39= | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 44.0 |
Europe Avg | 39.0 | |
World Avg | 39.6 | |
q=125. |
Corruption Higher is better57 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2022 Points57 | |
1 | Denmark | 90.0 |
2= | Finland | 87.0 |
2= | New Zealand | 87.0 |
4 | Norway | 84.0 |
5= | Singapore | 83.0 |
5= | Sweden | 83.0 |
7 | Switzerland | 82.0 |
8 | Netherlands | 80.0 |
9 | Germany | 79.0 |
10= | Ireland | 77.0 |
10= | Luxembourg | 77.0 |
12 | Hong Kong | 76.0 |
Europe Avg | 57.61 | |
World Avg | 42.98 | |
q=180. |
In the 1990s, Norway had the 9th-best average result per year on the Corruption Perception Index, and in the 2010s it had the 6th-best.
Happiness Higher is better58 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2018 Score58 | |
1 | Finland | 7.6 |
2 | Norway | 7.6 |
3 | Denmark | 7.6 |
4 | Iceland | 7.5 |
5 | Switzerland | 7.5 |
6 | Netherlands | 7.4 |
7 | Canada | 7.3 |
8 | New Zealand | 7.3 |
9 | Sweden | 7.3 |
10 | Australia | 7.3 |
11 | Israel | 7.2 |
12 | Austria | 7.1 |
Europe Avg | 6.06 | |
World Avg | 5.38 | |
q=156. |
Creativity & Culture Lower is better32 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 Rank32 | |
1 | Belgium | 1 |
2 | Netherlands | 2 |
3 | Estonia | 3 |
... | ||
19 | Hungary | 19 |
20 | Slovakia | 20 |
21 | Poland | 21 |
22 | Norway | 22 |
23 | Lithuania | 23 |
24 | St Lucia | 24 |
25 | Canada | 25 |
26 | Italy | 26 |
Europe Avg | 35.0 | |
World Avg | 82.0 | |
q=163. |
Open Trading, Aid & Development Lower is better32 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 Rank32 | |
1 | Ireland | 1 |
2 | Denmark | 2 |
3 | Sweden | 3 |
4 | Netherlands | 4 |
5 | Switzerland | 5 |
6 | Serbia | 6 |
7 | Belgium | 7 |
8 | Norway | 8 |
9 | Finland | 9 |
10 | Croatia | 10 |
11 | Georgia | 11 |
12 | Philippines | 12 |
Europe Avg | 42.6 | |
World Avg | 82.0 | |
q=163. |
#extremism #human_development #peace #politics #religious_violence #terrorism
Global Peace Index Lower is better59 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2023 Score59 | |
1 | Iceland | 1.12 |
2 | Denmark | 1.31 |
3 | Ireland | 1.31 |
... | ||
21 | Qatar | 1.52 |
22 | Australia | 1.53 |
23 | Mauritius | 1.55 |
24 | Norway | 1.55 |
25 | Estonia | 1.56 |
26 | Slovakia | 1.58 |
27 | Latvia | 1.58 |
28 | Sweden | 1.63 |
Europe Avg | 1.70 | |
World Avg | 2.07 | |
q=163. |
Peacekeeping & Security Lower is better32 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 Rank32 | |
1 | Samoa | 1 |
2 | S. Africa | 2 |
3 | Tunisia | 3 |
... | ||
48 | UK | 48 |
49 | Timor-Leste (E. Timor) | 49 |
50 | Ireland | 50 |
51 | Norway | 51 |
52 | Finland | 52 |
53 | France | 53 |
54 | Australia | 54 |
55 | Italy | 55 |
Europe Avg | 84.6 | |
World Avg | 82.0 | |
q=163. |
Refugees & UN Treaties Lower is better32 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 Rank32 | |
1 | Austria | 1 |
2 | Germany | 2 |
3 | Netherlands | 3 |
4 | Sweden | 4 |
5 | Malta | 5 |
6 | Australia | 6 |
7 | Norway | 7 |
8 | Finland | 8 |
9 | Denmark | 9 |
10 | Switzerland | 10 |
11 | Canada | 11 |
12 | UK | 12 |
Europe Avg | 37.8 | |
World Avg | 82.0 | |
q=163. |
Impact of Terrorism Lower is better60 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2019 Score60 | |
1 | Togo | 0.00 |
2 | Mongolia | 0.00 |
3 | Swaziland | 0.00 |
... | ||
20= | Guyana | 0.04 |
21 | UAE | 0.05 |
22 | Slovakia | 0.06 |
23 | Norway | 0.08 |
24 | Lesotho | 0.10 |
25 | Liberia | 0.11 |
26= | Moldova | 0.12 |
26= | Serbia | 0.12 |
Europe Avg | 1.62 | |
World Avg | 2.78 | |
q=150. |
#capitalism #economics #health #inequality #life_expectancy #social_development
Inequality in Life Expectancy Lower is better61 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 201961 | |
1 | Iceland | 2.40 |
2= | Singapore | 2.50 |
2= | Hong Kong | 2.50 |
4 | Sweden | 2.90 |
5= | Slovenia | 2.90 |
5= | Japan | 2.90 |
7 | Finland | 3.00 |
8= | Czechia | 3.00 |
8= | Norway | 3.00 |
8= | S. Korea | 3.00 |
8= | Spain | 3.00 |
12 | Netherlands | 3.10 |
Europe Avg | 4.86 | |
World Avg | 14.59 | |
q=184. |
Income Inequality (Gini Coefficient) Lower is better62 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | 2017 %62 | |
1 | Ukraine | 25.0 |
2= | Belarus | 25.4 |
2= | Slovenia | 25.4 |
... | ||
7 | Finland | 27.1 |
8 | Kyrgyzstan | 27.3 |
9= | Kazakhstan | 27.5 |
9= | Norway | 27.5 |
11 | Algeria | 27.6 |
12 | Belgium | 27.7 |
13 | Iceland | 27.8 |
14= | Denmark | 28.2 |
Europe Avg | 31.5 | |
World Avg | 38.1 | |
q=152. |
#belief #buddhism #christianity #god #hinduism #islam #judaism #religion #religiosity #secularisation
Religiosity (2018)52 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better %52 | |
1 | China | 3 |
2 | Estonia | 6 |
3 | Czechia | 7 |
... | ||
20= | Australia | 18 |
20= | Vietnam | 18 |
22 | Bulgaria | 19 |
23= | Norway | 19 |
24 | Netherlands | 20 |
25= | Italy | 21 |
25= | Belarus | 21 |
27 | Ireland | 22 |
28= | Kazakhstan | 22 |
28= | Spain | 22 |
30 | Slovakia | 23 |
31= | Ukraine | 23 |
32 | Canada | 27 |
33= | Uzbekistan | 29 |
33= | Uruguay | 29 |
35 | Poland | 30 |
World Avg | 54.3 | |
q=106. |
Disbelief In God (2007)63 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better %63 | |
1 | Vietnam | 81 |
2 | Japan | 65 |
3 | Sweden | 64 |
... | ||
13 | Slovenia | 35 |
14 | Bulgaria | 34 |
15 | Hungary | 32 |
16 | Norway | 31 |
17 | S. Korea | 30 |
18 | Finland | 28 |
19 | Russia | 27 |
20 | Australia | 25 |
21 | Taiwan | 24 |
22= | New Zealand | 22 |
22= | Canada | 22 |
24 | Latvia | 20 |
25= | Ukraine | 20 |
25= | Mongolia | 20 |
27 | Austria | 18 |
28= | Slovakia | 17 |
World Avg | 9.9 | |
q=137. |
Data from the Pew Forum, a professional polling outfit, states that in 2010 the religious makeup of this country was as follows in the table below64:
Christian | 84.7% |
Muslim | 3.7% |
Hindu | 0.5% |
Buddhist | 0.6% |
Folk Religion | 0.1% |
Jewish | 0.1% |
Unaffiliated | 10.1% |
By adding up the Pew Forum data for the major monotheistic religions we can see that these make up 88.5% of the population. Yet there are simply too many who disbelieve in God for this to be true (31%). This is due to the so-called 'Census Effect', whereby many put down a religion for cultural reasons rather than because it reflects their beliefs. In highly Christian countries, as many as half of those who say they're a Christian lack any connection to a Church, and do not hold Christian beliefs (such as believing in God!).
It appears that when asked "What religion are you" many give pollsters the 'correct' answer despite how they actually feel, and despite what they actually believe. Although 89.7% of the populace say they belong to a religion, only 19% say that they are religious when the question is phrased as "Is religion an important part of your daily life?".
For more on this phenomenon, see:
The CIA World Factbook has slightly different data, and states: Church of Norway (Evangelical Lutheran - official) 85.7%, Pentecostal 1%, Roman Catholic 1%, other Christian 2.4%, Muslim 1.8%, other 8.1% (2004)65.
The International Humanist and Ethical Union produced a report in 2012 entitled "Freedom of Thought" (2012)66, in which they document bias and prejudice at the national level that is based on religion, belief and/or lack of belief. Their entry for Norway states:
“The constitution and other laws and policies protect freedom of religion or belief. However, the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELC), the state church, enjoys some benefits not available to other religious and humanist groups, even though 2012 saw a move towards greater separation between state and church. The state supports the church financially. Other religion or belief communities may register with the government to receive state financial support, which is provided to all registered life-stance groups in proportion to their formally registered membership. The largest such group after the state church is the Norwegian Humanist Association, a non-religious life-stance organization with around 80,000 members.
The Christian Knowledge and Religious and Ethical Information (CKREE) course for grades 1 through 10 (generally ages 6 to 16) reviews world religions and philosophy while promoting tolerance and respect for all religious beliefs. Citing the country's Christian history (and the stated importance of Christianity to society), the CKREE course devotes an extensive amount of time to studying Christianity, but the course includes discussion of other religions. This course is mandatory; there are no exceptions for children of other religious groups, or Humanists or other non-religious students. Students may be exempted from participating in or performing specific religious acts, such as church services or prayer.”
"Freedom of Thought" by IHEU (2012)67
In government, Norweigan law requires "that a certain number of Cabinet members must be Lutherans [but] people have performed these roles and conformed when it has been known that they were not in fact believers"68 (the same happens in Ireland. It's clearly time to remove all religion-specific legislation, and move Norway fully forward into the modern era, where all citizens are treated the same, regardless of their beliefs.68)
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