Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway

Norway: Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable was 130.13 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
130.13
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
2nd
of 130 countries
All-time high
144.2
in 2012
All-time low
11.45
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway, 1950–2023

050100150195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway stood at 130.13.

That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway peaked at 144.2 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11.45, in 1950.

That places Norway 2nd out of 130 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway, year by year

Annual values for Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway, 1950 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1950 11.45 —
1951 12.1 +5.7%
1952 12.75 +5.3%
1953 13.41 +5.2%
1954 13.81 +3.0%
1955 14.31 +3.6%
1956 14.92 +4.3%
1957 15.69 +5.2%
1958 15.8 +0.7%
1959 16.33 +3.3%
1960 16.67 +2.1%
1961 17.44 +4.7%
1962 17.75 +1.7%
1963 18.36 +3.4%
1964 19.32 +5.3%
1965 20.66 +6.9%
1966 21.29 +3.1%
1967 22.68 +6.5%
1968 23.99 +5.8%
1969 25.37 +5.7%
1970 20.77 -18.1%
1971 22.43 +8.0%
1972 24.99 +11.4%
1973 25.72 +2.9%
1974 27.79 +8.1%
1975 30.73 +10.6%
1976 34.36 +11.8%
1977 35.24 +2.6%
1978 38.43 +9.0%
1979 40.86 +6.3%
1980 42.43 +3.8%
1981 42.45 +0.1%
1982 42.23 -0.5%
1983 44.5 +5.4%
1984 46.93 +5.4%
1985 46.27 -1.4%
1986 43.54 -5.9%
1987 44.58 +2.4%
1988 42.97 -3.6%
1989 46.16 +7.4%
1990 51.99 +12.6%
1991 52.79 +1.6%
1992 54.31 +2.9%
1993 54.6 +0.5%
1994 55.98 +2.5%
1995 59.58 +6.4%
1996 65.88 +10.6%
1997 67.88 +3.0%
1998 62.92 -7.3%
1999 69.65 +10.7%
2000 86.46 +24.1%
2001 89.87 +4.0%
2002 87.46 -2.7%
2003 96.69 +10.6%
2004 101.53 +5.0%
2005 121.7 +19.9%
2006 127.67 +4.9%
2007 124.69 -2.3%
2008 136.97 +9.8%
2009 117.94 -13.9%
2010 127.65 +8.2%
2011 138.58 +8.6%
2012 144.2 +4.1%
2013 140.15 -2.8%
2014 130.84 -6.6%
2015 109.8 -16.1%
2016 105.36 -4.0%
2017 109.78 +4.2%
2018 118.74 +8.2%
2019 119.48 +0.6%
2020 121.38 +1.6%
2021 131.25 +8.1%
2022 136.88 +4.3%
2023 130.13 -4.9%

Norway compared with similar countries

  • Norway's 130.13 is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52, 2.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
  • Norway's 130.13 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15, 2.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 14.06 11.45 16.33 10
1960s 20.35 16.67 25.37 10
1970s 30.13 20.77 40.86 10
1980s 44.21 42.23 46.93 10
1990s 59.56 51.99 69.65 10
2000s 109.1 86.46 136.97 10
2010s 124.46 105.36 144.2 10
2020s 129.91 121.38 136.88 4

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 1 Ireland 158.21 compare
  2. 3 Switzerland 99.93 compare
  3. 4 Denmark 88.72 compare
  4. 5 Austria 84.97 compare

See the full ranking of 130 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway?
Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable in Norway was 130.13 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest labor productivity per hour pennworldtable recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 144.2 in 2012.
What is the lowest labor productivity per hour pennworldtable recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 11.45 in 1950.
How does Norway rank for labor productivity per hour pennworldtable?
Norway ranks 2nd out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
Is labor productivity per hour pennworldtable rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labor productivity per hour pennworldtable
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
130 places, 4,965 data points, 1950–2023
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