Temporary employees by duration of the employment contract in Norway
Norway: Temporary employees by duration of the employment contract was 191.9 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
191.9 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 13.9%
World rank
22nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
234.6 Thousand persons
in 2021
All-time low
180.3 Thousand persons
in 2009
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Temporary employees by duration of the employment contract in Norway, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2026, temporary employees by duration of the employment contract in Norway stood at 191.9 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.9% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temporary employees by duration of the employment contract in Norway peaked at 234.6 Thousand persons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 180.3 Thousand persons, in 2009.
Norway ranks 22nd of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Temporary employees by duration of the employment contract in Norway, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 220.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 1999 | 220.7 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 204.4 Thousand persons | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 191.1 Thousand persons | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 218.8 Thousand persons | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 192.4 Thousand persons | -12.1% |
| 2004 | 211.6 Thousand persons | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 187.1 Thousand persons | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 203.2 Thousand persons | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 207.2 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 191 Thousand persons | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 180.3 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 186.2 Thousand persons | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 182.8 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 193 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 201.5 Thousand persons | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 186.3 Thousand persons | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 199.7 Thousand persons | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 200.5 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 201.7 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 209.4 Thousand persons | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 198.2 Thousand persons | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 197.5 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 234.6 Thousand persons | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 224 Thousand persons | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 202.3 Thousand persons | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 212.1 Thousand persons | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 222.8 Thousand persons | +5.0% |
| 2026 | 191.9 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 220.55 Thousand persons | 220.4 Thousand persons | 220.7 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 198.71 Thousand persons | 180.3 Thousand persons | 218.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 195.93 Thousand persons | 182.8 Thousand persons | 209.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 212.17 Thousand persons | 191.9 Thousand persons | 234.6 Thousand persons | 7 |
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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 temporary employees by duration of the employment contract in Norway?
- Temporary employees by duration of the employment contract in Norway was 191.9 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest temporary employees by duration of the employment contract recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 234.6 Thousand persons in 2021.
- What is the lowest temporary employees by duration of the employment contract recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 180.3 Thousand persons in 2009.
- How does Norway rank for temporary employees by duration of the employment contract?
- Norway ranks 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is temporary employees by duration of the employment contract rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Temporary employees by duration of the employment contract - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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