Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Norway
Norway: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 136,300 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Norway, 1995–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Norway is 136,300 Persons, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.0% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Norway peaked at 136,300 Persons in 2025 and was at its lowest, 62,200 Persons, in 2007.
Norway ranks 35th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Norway, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 102,063 Persons | — |
| 1996 | 108,000 Persons | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 92,000 Persons | -14.8% |
| 1998 | 74,000 Persons | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 75,600 Persons | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 81,400 Persons | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 88,400 Persons | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 96,100 Persons | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 99,800 Persons | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 101,100 Persons | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 104,600 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 82,800 Persons | -20.8% |
| 2007 | 62,200 Persons | -24.9% |
| 2008 | 65,800 Persons | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 80,000 Persons | +21.6% |
| 2010 | 91,300 Persons | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 84,200 Persons | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 83,300 Persons | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 92,200 Persons | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 94,800 Persons | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 118,500 Persons | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 129,500 Persons | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 114,800 Persons | -11.4% |
| 2018 | 106,100 Persons | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 104,000 Persons | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 125,000 Persons | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 127,800 Persons | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 95,500 Persons | -25.3% |
| 2023 | 107,100 Persons | +12.1% |
| 2024 | 120,600 Persons | +12.6% |
| 2025 | 136,300 Persons | +13.0% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 136,300 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 273,650 Persons, 50% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Norway's 136,300 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269,500 Persons, 51% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 90,333 Persons | 74,000 Persons | 108,000 Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 86,220 Persons | 62,200 Persons | 104,600 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 101,870 Persons | 83,300 Persons | 129,500 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 118,717 Persons | 95,500 Persons | 136,300 Persons | 6 |
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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.7506 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,138 1000 No (2050)
- 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 labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Norway?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Norway was 136,300 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 136,300 Persons in 2025.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 62,200 Persons in 2007.
- How does Norway rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Norway ranks 35th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.