Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Norway
Norway: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) was 142.7 Thousand persons in 2026. ▼ Falling
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Norway, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Norway is 142.7 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 7.9% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Norway peaked at 197 Thousand persons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 124 Thousand persons, in 2022.
That places Norway 32nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Norway, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 191.3 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 197 Thousand persons | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 180.6 Thousand persons | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 173.9 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 183.3 Thousand persons | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 177.9 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 182.6 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 184.2 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 173.1 Thousand persons | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 163.7 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 170.3 Thousand persons | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 167.2 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 159.9 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 125.7 Thousand persons | -21.4% |
| 2022 | 124 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 130.5 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 142.1 Thousand persons | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 155 Thousand persons | +9.1% |
| 2026 | 142.7 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 194.15 Thousand persons | 191.3 Thousand persons | 197 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 175.68 Thousand persons | 163.7 Thousand persons | 184.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 139.99 Thousand persons | 124 Thousand persons | 159.9 Thousand persons | 7 |
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- 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 self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Norway?
- Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Norway was 142.7 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 197 Thousand persons in 2009.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 124 Thousand persons in 2022.
- How does Norway rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Norway ranks 32nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. 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 Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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