Temporary employees by occupation in Norway
Norway: Temporary employees by occupation was 227.5 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
227.5 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
23rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
255.2 Thousand persons
in 1996
All-time low
185.9 Thousand persons
in 2009
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Temporary employees by occupation in Norway, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, temporary employees by occupation in Norway stood at 227.5 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temporary employees by occupation in Norway peaked at 255.2 Thousand persons in 1996 and was at its lowest, 185.9 Thousand persons, in 2009.
Norway ranks 23rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Temporary employees by occupation in Norway, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 204 Thousand persons | — |
| 1996 | 255.2 Thousand persons | +25.1% |
| 1997 | 240.4 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 220.4 Thousand persons | -8.3% |
| 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 | 198.1 Thousand persons | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 213.4 Thousand persons | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 200.9 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 217 Thousand persons | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 213.5 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 209.5 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 185.9 Thousand persons | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 192.5 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 186.8 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 202.2 Thousand persons | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 201.2 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 190.9 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 195.6 Thousand persons | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 214 Thousand persons | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 207.4 Thousand persons | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 211.1 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 202 Thousand persons | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 196.6 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 245 Thousand persons | +24.6% |
| 2022 | 230.7 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 219 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 229.1 Thousand persons | +4.6% |
| 2025 | 227.5 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 227.5 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 263.45 Thousand persons, 86% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Norway's 227.5 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 299.4 Thousand persons, 76% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 228.14 Thousand persons | 204 Thousand persons | 255.2 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 205.26 Thousand persons | 185.9 Thousand persons | 218.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 200.37 Thousand persons | 186.8 Thousand persons | 214 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 224.65 Thousand persons | 196.6 Thousand persons | 245 Thousand persons | 6 |
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 in Norway?
- Temporary employees by occupation in Norway was 227.5 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest temporary employees by occupation recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 255.2 Thousand persons in 1996.
- What is the lowest temporary employees by occupation recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 185.9 Thousand persons in 2009.
- How does Norway rank for temporary employees by occupation?
- Norway ranks 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is temporary employees by occupation rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. 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 occupation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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