What are people in Norway most likely to die from, at each age?
Life expectancy at birth in Norway is about 81 years for men and 85 for women. But what threatens people most changes with age — and until late middle age it is rarely what people expect. Pick an age group for the full picture.
Top cause = the most likely cause of death over the next 10 years (on wider screens, with its share of all risk) · 10-year risk = chance of dying from any cause within 10 years, for someone in the middle of the age group.
Suicide, overdoses and alcohol are among the most preventable causes of death. If you or someone you love is struggling, call Mental Helse on 116 123 — free and confidential, any time. Or find help at findahelpline.com.
Cancer screening in Norway
- Breast cancerevery 2 years, ages 50–69
- Colorectal cancera stool test every 2 years from the year you turn 55, five times
- Cervical cancerevery 5 years, ages 25–69 (HPV test)
- Lung cancerif you smoke or smoked heavily, ages 50–74 — ask whether it's offered
Based on Norwegian national screening programmes and European guidelines. Each cancer's page compares the programmes country by country.
Computed by Odainn from official Eurostat mortality statistics for Norway (2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.