Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Norway
Norway: Labor productivity vs gdp per capita 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 vs gdp per capita in Norway, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Norway is 130.13, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor productivity vs gdp per capita 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 vs gdp per capita in Norway, year by year
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More work & labour data for Norway
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2413 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2229 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 663.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,690 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,724 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,414 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Norway?
- Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Norway was 130.13 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 144.2 in 2012.
- What is the lowest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.45 in 1950.
- How does Norway rank for labor productivity vs gdp per capita?
- Norway ranks 2nd out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is labor productivity vs gdp per capita 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 vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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