Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Norway
Norway: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 65.56 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Norway, 1995–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Norway is 65.56, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 48.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Norway peaked at 81.68 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 31.98, in 2007.
That places Norway 58th out of 94 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 29 years of available data.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 81.68 | — |
| 1996 | 65.56 | -19.7% |
| 1997 | 68.27 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 56.69 | -17.0% |
| 1999 | 50.7 | -10.6% |
| 2000 | 50.23 | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 54.35 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 56.12 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 52.87 | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 55.26 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 40.15 | -27.4% |
| 2007 | 31.98 | -20.3% |
| 2008 | 37.24 | +16.4% |
| 2009 | 40.8 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 46.4 | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 44.9 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 43.01 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 48.27 | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 44.29 | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 52.77 | +19.1% |
| 2016 | 60.55 | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 50.93 | -15.9% |
| 2018 | 46.67 | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 49.45 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 57.12 | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 66.34 | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 54 | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 59.18 | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 65.56 | +10.8% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 65.56 is below the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 78% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Norway's 65.56 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.58 | 50.7 | 81.68 | 5 |
| 2000s | 46.55 | 31.98 | 56.12 | 9 |
| 2010s | 48.72 | 43.01 | 60.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.44 | 54 | 66.34 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More work & labour data for Norway
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- 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 663.52 1000 No (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Norway?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Norway was 65.56 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 81.68 in 1995.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.98 in 2007.
- How does Norway rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Norway ranks 58th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.