Europe & Central Asia
Norway Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+15.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
6.3%
Recorded in 1995
Record Low
2.5%
Recorded in 2007
10-Year Average
4.1%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Norway's unemployment rate of 4.64% of the labor force in 2025 indicates a relatively stable and low unemployment level compared to other countries. This can be attributed to the country's strong economy, driven by its oil and gas industry, as well as its social welfare system. The low unemployment rate also reflects Norway's highly skilled workforce and its ability to adapt to changing economic conditions.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.6% | 0.6% | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 4.0% | 0.4% | +11.9% |
| 2023 | 3.6% | 0.3% | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | 1.1% | -25.9% |
| 2021 | 4.4% | 0.1% | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 4.4% | 0.7% | +20.1% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 0.1% | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 3.8% | 0.4% | -8.7% |
| 2017 | 4.2% | 0.5% | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 4.7% | 0.4% | +8.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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