Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Norway
Norway: Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager was 41,290 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
41,290 Annual working unit (AWU)
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
19th
of 26 countries
All-time high
48,640 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2010
All-time low
41,170 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2016
Years of data
5
2010–2023
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Norway, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Annual working unit (AWU).
Analysis
In 2023, main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Norway stood at 41,290 Annual working unit (AWU).
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Norway peaked at 48,640 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2010 and was at its lowest, 41,170 Annual working unit (AWU), in 2016.
That places Norway 19th out of 26 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Norway, year by year
| Year | Annual working unit (AWU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48,640 Annual working unit (AWU) | — |
| 2013 | 46,130 Annual working unit (AWU) | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 41,170 Annual working unit (AWU) | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 43,170 Annual working unit (AWU) | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 41,290 Annual working unit (AWU) | -4.4% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 41,290 Annual working unit (AWU) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 75,170 Annual working unit (AWU), 55% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Norway's 41,290 Annual working unit (AWU) is below the median for high income countries, which is 55,160 Annual working unit (AWU), 75% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45,313 Annual working unit (AWU) | 41,170 Annual working unit (AWU) | 48,640 Annual working unit (AWU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 42,230 Annual working unit (AWU) | 41,290 Annual working unit (AWU) | 43,170 Annual working unit (AWU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 16 Sweden 52,660 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 17 Belgium 51,300 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 18 Finland 47,420 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 20 Slovakia 37,870 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 20 Slovakia 37,870 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 22 Cyprus 16,490 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
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 main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Norway?
- Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Norway was 41,290 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 48,640 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2010.
- What is the lowest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 41,170 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2016.
- How does Norway rank for main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager?
- Norway ranks 19th out of 26 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager, farm type of the agricultural holding and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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