This is the 988th most frequent Norwegian word.
befolkningen
The population.
In this sentence, 'befolkningen' refers to the entirety of individuals residing in Norway, emphasizing their collective social attribute of high living standards.
Befolkningen i Norge er kjent for sin høye levestandard.
The population in Norway is known for its high standard of living.
Here, 'befolkningen' is used in possessive form, 'befolkningens', to represent the general health condition of an entire group within a study, denoting collective data.
Forskeren studerte befolkningens helsetilstand gjennom nøye undersøkelser.
The researcher studied the population's health condition through careful surveys.
In this context, 'befolkningen' is used to collectively describe a group of people who will benefit from the implications of educational policy developments.