Decline in the Total Number of Live Births

From 2012 to 2022, the total number of live births in Norway showed a significant downward trend, decreasing from 60,255 births to 51,480 births. This represents a notable reduction of approximately 14.6% over a decade.

Gender Distribution of Births

Throughout the years 2012 to 2022, the number of boys born annually consistently exceeded the number of girls. In 2012, 30,933 boys were born compared to 29,322 girls, maintaining a gender ratio favoring boys in subsequent years.

Largest Annual Decrease in Birth Numbers

The most substantial year-over-year decline in live births occurred between 2021 and 2022, with a total decrease of 4,678 births. This period saw births plummet from 56,060 to 51,480, highlighting the sharpest rate of decline within the dataset.

Steady Decline in Births of Both Genders

Both boys and girls have experienced a steady decline in birth numbers from 2016 onwards, with boys seeing a decrease from 30,386 to 26,445 and girls from 28,504 to 25,035 by 2022.

Historical Highs in Birth Numbers

The data points to 2016 as the year with the highest number of live births for both genders within the observed period, totaling 30,386 boys and 28,504 girls. This year stands out as a recent peak in birth numbers.

Consistency in Gender Ratios

Despite fluctuations in total birth numbers, the proportion of boys to girls born each year has remained relatively stable. The ratio has consistently hovered around a slightly higher number of boys compared to girls throughout the examined period.

Recent Low in Birth Numbers

The year 2022 marked a significant low in the dataset with the lowest number of live births recorded for both genders, tallying 26,445 boys and 25,035 girls. This year underscores the continuing trend of declining birth rates.