Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data (occupation) in Norway
Norway: Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data (occupation) was 215.8 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
215.8 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
23rd
of 47 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 occupation - quarterly data in Norway, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Norway recorded 215.8 Thousand persons for temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in Norway peaked at 234.6 Thousand persons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 180.3 Thousand persons, in 2009.
Norway ranks 23rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data (occupation) 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 | 215.8 Thousand persons | -3.1% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 215.8 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269.15 Thousand persons, 80% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Norway's 215.8 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 322.5 Thousand persons, 67% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
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 | 215.59 Thousand persons | 197.5 Thousand persons | 234.6 Thousand persons | 7 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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 occupation - quarterly data in Norway?
- Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in Norway was 215.8 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 234.6 Thousand persons in 2021.
- What is the lowest temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 180.3 Thousand persons in 2009.
- How does Norway rank for temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data?
- Norway ranks 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. 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 occupation - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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