Iceland vs Norway: Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time

Iceland
17.3%
in 2020
Norway
15.8%
in 2025
Iceland rank
13th
Norway rank
15th

Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time over time

  • Iceland
  • Norway
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 17.3% against 15.8% in Norway, a difference of 1.5%.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 13th and Norway ranks 15th of 47 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 15.4% 12.5% 2.9% Iceland
2010s 13.4% 11.8% 1.6% Iceland
2020s 17.3% 9.2% 8.1% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time, Iceland or Norway?
Iceland, at 17.3% against 15.8% in Norway as of 2020.
What is the difference in distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time between Iceland and Norway?
1.5%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Norway?
17 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
How do Iceland and Norway rank globally for distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time?
Iceland ranks 13th and Norway ranks 15th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time employment, income group and sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time employment, income group and sex
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 998 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed