LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Norway
Norway: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization was 328.77 in 2024. ▲ Rising
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Norway, 2001–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Norway is 328.77, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Norway peaked at 336.52 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 157.74, in 2001.
That places Norway 47th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 157.74 | — |
| 2002 | 172.74 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 244.9 | +41.8% |
| 2007 | 216.46 | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 223.12 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 241.1 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 247.45 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 256.51 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 264.18 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 268.2 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 252.93 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 299.2 | +18.3% |
| 2016 | 299.18 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 269.56 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 273.47 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 277.42 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 333.69 | +20.3% |
| 2021 | 336.52 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 303.26 | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 295.05 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 328.77 | +11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 209.34 | 157.74 | 244.9 | 6 |
| 2010s | 270.81 | 247.45 | 299.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 319.46 | 295.05 | 336.52 | 5 |
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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 lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Norway?
- Lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Norway was 328.77 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 336.52 in 2021.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 157.74 in 2001.
- How does Norway rank for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?
- Norway ranks 47th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. 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 LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.