Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Norway

Norway: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 3,122 in 2027. β–² Rising

Latest (2027)
3,122
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
109th
of 188 countries
All-time high
3,122
in 2027
All-time low
2,116
in 1990
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Norway, 1990–2027

01.0k2.0k3.0k1990200820271990: 2.1k1991: 2.1k1992: 2.2k1993: 2.2k1994: 2.2k1995: 2.2k1996: 2.3k1997: 2.3k1998: 2.3k1999: 2.4k2000: 2.4k2001: 2.4k2002: 2.4k2003: 2.5k2004: 2.5k2005: 2.5k2006: 2.6k2007: 2.6k2008: 2.6k2009: 2.7k2010: 2.7k2011: 2.7k2012: 2.7k2013: 2.8k2014: 2.8k2015: 2.8k2016: 2.8k2017: 2.8k2018: 2.9k2019: 2.9k2020: 2.9k2021: 2.9k2022: 3.0k2023: 3.0k2024: 3.1k2025: 3.1k2026: 3.1k2027: 3.1k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway stood at 3,122. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway peaked at 3,122 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 2,116, in 1990.

Norway ranks 109th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,236 2,116 2,372 10
2000s 2,520 2,399 2,662 10
2010s 2,803 2,673 2,911 10
2020s 3,040 2,925 3,122 8

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 106 Serbia 3,348 compare
  2. 107 Denmark 3,301 compare
  3. 108 Bulgaria 3,160 compare
  4. 110 Kuwait 3,114 compare
  5. 111 Sierra Leone 3,078 compare
  6. 112 New Zealand 3,072 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway?
Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Norway was 3,122 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 3,122 in 2027.
What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 2,116 in 1990.
How does Norway rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Norway ranks 109th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Norway data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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 labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.