Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.1M
Population
244 km2
Area
277 Mbps
Internet
Europe/Oslo
Timezone
OSL (37km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Norway
Region
Northern Europe
Population
1.1M
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Currency
NOK
Language
Norwegian Nynorsk
Status
Capital City
Airport
OSL
GPS
59.91, 10.75
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
746 restaurants mapped in Oslo
Tech
277 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
10% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
19,264 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
746
Cafes
388
Bars
286
Fast Food
302
Shopping
Supermarkets
426
Convenience
79
Shopping Malls
49
Healthcare
Hospitals
10
Clinics
445
Pharmacies
135
Education
Schools
1,056
Universities
21
Libraries
28
Recreation
Parks
802
Playgrounds
1,379
Sports
918
Cinemas
13
Museums
67
Theatres
46
Transport
Bus Stops
1,951
Train Stations
279
Fuel Stations
86
Services
Banks
35
ATMs
41
Post Offices
77
Police
8
Fire Stations
12
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
277 Mbps
Download
210 Mbps
Upload
7ms
Latency
52,721
Tests
17,620
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
-4°
J
-2°
F
1°
M
6°
A
11°
M
14°
J
16°
J
14°
A
11°
S
6°
O
1°
N
-2°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 6 C Range: -3.6 - 15.5 C Rain: 1,109 mm/year Sunshine: 2,463 h/year
CITY SCORES
67.7
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
46.3
Overall
COST OF LIVING
AIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
90.2
Overall
10% cheaper than NYC
39.3
Rent
61% cheaper than NYC
90.7
Groceries
9% cheaper than NYC
99.1
Restaurants
1% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
OSL
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport
37 km from center
~56 min drive
FUN FACTS
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway.
The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.
Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada.
The city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around the year 1300.
The city functioned as the capital of Norway during the 1814–1905 union between Sweden and Norway.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Oslo known for?
Oslo is a city in Norway. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Oslo?
Oslo has an average download speed of 277 Mbps and upload speed of 210 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Oslo?
Oslo has an average year-round temperature of approximately 6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Oslo?
Oslo is served by OSL (Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport), approximately 37 km from the city center.
What is the population of Oslo?
The population of Oslo is approximately 1.1M.
What infrastructure does Oslo have?
Oslo has 19,264 mapped points of interest, including 746 restaurants, 10 hospitals, 1,056 schools.
What country is Oslo in?
Oslo is located in Norway.
