Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway

Norway: Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data was 101.6 Thousand in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
101.6 Thousand
Change on year
down 71.9%
World rank
22nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
376.9 Thousand
in 2024
All-time low
98.8 Thousand
in 2009
Years of data
18
2009–2026

Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway, 2009–2026

1002003004002009201720262009: 98.8 Thousand2010: 116.8 Thousand2011: 112.1 Thousand2012: 103.8 Thousand2013: 111.8 Thousand2014: 104.2 Thousand2015: 105.7 Thousand2016: 100.7 Thousand2017: 105.4 Thousand2018: 109.8 Thousand2019: 109.2 Thousand2020: 108.4 Thousand2021: 158.6 Thousand2022: 168.9 Thousand2023: 159.2 Thousand2024: 376.9 Thousand2025: 361.8 Thousand2026: 101.6 Thousand

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.

Analysis

In 2026, recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway stood at 101.6 Thousand.

The figure is down 71.9% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway peaked at 376.9 Thousand in 2024 and was at its lowest, 98.8 Thousand, in 2009.

That places Norway 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway, year by year

Annual values for Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway, 2009 to 2026.
Year Thousand Change
2009 98.8 Thousand
2010 116.8 Thousand +18.2%
2011 112.1 Thousand -4.0%
2012 103.8 Thousand -7.4%
2013 111.8 Thousand +7.7%
2014 104.2 Thousand -6.8%
2015 105.7 Thousand +1.4%
2016 100.7 Thousand -4.7%
2017 105.4 Thousand +4.7%
2018 109.8 Thousand +4.2%
2019 109.2 Thousand -0.5%
2020 108.4 Thousand -0.7%
2021 158.6 Thousand +46.3%
2022 168.9 Thousand +6.5%
2023 159.2 Thousand -5.7%
2024 376.9 Thousand +136.7%
2025 361.8 Thousand -4.0%
2026 101.6 Thousand -71.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 98.8 Thousand 98.8 Thousand 98.8 Thousand 1
2010s 107.95 Thousand 100.7 Thousand 116.8 Thousand 10
2020s 205.06 Thousand 101.6 Thousand 376.9 Thousand 7

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 19 Romania 119.1 Thousand compare
  2. 20 Czechia 116.8 Thousand compare
  3. 21 Finland 115.1 Thousand compare
  4. 23 Ireland 96.5 Thousand compare
  5. 24 Serbia 84.2 Thousand compare
  6. 25 Lithuania 57 Thousand compare
  7. 25 Lithuania 57 Thousand compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway?
Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data in Norway was 101.6 Thousand in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 376.9 Thousand in 2024.
What is the lowest recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 98.8 Thousand in 2009.
How does Norway rank for recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data?
Norway ranks 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
Is recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Recent job starters by sex and age - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 829 data points, 2009–2026
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