Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Norway

Norway: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 61.85 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
61.85
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
58th
of 188 countries
All-time high
66.71
in 2007
All-time low
58.55
in 1991
Years of data
37
1991–2027

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Norway, 1991–2027

02040601991200920271991: 58.61992: 58.61993: 59.11994: 601995: 59.91996: 61.41997: 62.31998: 63.51999: 64.22000: 64.52001: 64.62002: 64.62003: 64.52004: 64.82005: 64.92006: 65.92007: 66.72008: 66.72009: 65.92010: 652011: 652012: 652013: 64.72014: 64.22015: 63.72016: 63.12017: 62.92018: 63.42019: 63.52020: 62.82021: 62.82022: 63.82023: 63.62024: 63.22025: 62.62026: 62.22027: 61.9

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway is 61.85, measured in 2027.

The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway peaked at 66.71 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 58.55, in 1991.

That places Norway 58th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Norway, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Norway, 1991 to 2027.
Year Value Change
1991 58.55
1992 58.64 +0.1%
1993 59.05 +0.7%
1994 59.97 +1.5%
1995 59.91 -0.1%
1996 61.37 +2.4%
1997 62.28 +1.5%
1998 63.49 +1.9%
1999 64.24 +1.2%
2000 64.47 +0.4%
2001 64.59 +0.2%
2002 64.59 +0.0%
2003 64.54 -0.1%
2004 64.76 +0.3%
2005 64.93 +0.3%
2006 65.86 +1.4%
2007 66.71 +1.3%
2008 66.7 -0.0%
2009 65.91 -1.2%
2010 64.96 -1.5%
2011 65 +0.1%
2012 64.98 -0.0%
2013 64.65 -0.5%
2014 64.24 -0.6%
2015 63.7 -0.8%
2016 63.1 -0.9%
2017 62.92 -0.3%
2018 63.4 +0.8%
2019 63.51 +0.2%
2020 62.77 -1.2%
2021 62.82 +0.1%
2022 63.83 +1.6%
2023 63.59 -0.4%
2024 63.2 -0.6%
2025 62.56 -1.0%
2026 62.23 -0.5%
2027 61.85 -0.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 60.83 58.55 64.24 9
2000s 65.31 64.47 66.71 10
2010s 64.05 62.92 65 10
2020s 62.86 61.85 63.83 8

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  4. 59 Malta 61.77 compare
  5. 60 Saint Lucia 61.77 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway?
Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway was 61.85 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 66.71 in 2007.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 58.55 in 1991.
How does Norway rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
Norway ranks 58th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Norway data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
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Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.