Norway
Country in Europe
In brief
Maternal deaths per 100,000 births: 1 (2023). World rank 1 of 194 (1 = best); in Europe, 1 of 43. HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: 0.1% (2024). World rank 1 of 153 (1 = best); in Europe, 1 of 30. Access to safe drinking water: 100% (2024). World rank 1 of 206 (1 = best); in Europe, 1 of 47. From 2014 to 2024: primary school enrolment 99.5% → 98.5%, secondary school enrolment 113% → 116%, and higher education enrolment 78.1% → 95.5%. Better than all its neighbours (Finland, Sweden, and Russia): nurses and midwives per 1,000 people, maternal deaths per 100,000 births, diabetes prevalence, and adults who use tobacco.