🇳🇴 Norway
Norway (Europe) has a population of 5,610,870 (2025), ranking 117 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Norway: $94,594 /inh. (2025), ranking 10 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Norway, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Adults with an official ID (1/145), Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Core civil society index (1/173).
Weaknesses – Norway, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) (197/203), Price of a Big Mac (53/55), Foreign direct investment inflows (190/201).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Norway has $94,594 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Norway has 4.6 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Norway has 3 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Norway has 1.1 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $69,953 /inh. | 2021 | 2 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $97,310 /inh. | 2025 | 4 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $104,044 /inh. | 2025 | 7 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $94,594 /inh. | 2025 | 10 of 211 |
| GDP | $530.8B | 2025 | 31 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 10 % | 2021 | 48 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $583.8B | 2025 | 51 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.4 % | 2025 | 167 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.1 % | 2025 | 169 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.4 % | 2025 | 45 of 210 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $8.05 | 2026 | 53 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 4.4 % | 2025 | 81 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 59.3 % | 2024 | 86 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3 % | 2025 | 96 of 191 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.9 % | 2025 | 104 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 10.4 LCU/$ | 2025 | 106 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 79.7 % | 2025 | 20 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 65.6 % | 2025 | 54 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.6 % | 2025 | 54 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.6 % | 2025 | 79 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 13.4 % | 2025 | 97 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 17.8 % | 2025 | 110 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.5 % | 2025 | 151 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 4.9 % | 2025 | 181 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 14.1 % | 2025 | 15 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 25.4 % | 2024 | 23 of 185 |
| Services exports | $64.5B | 2025 | 32 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $170.6B | 2025 | 33 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 45.4 % | 2025 | 69 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 79.1 % | 2025 | 105 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.7 % | 2025 | 126 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $2.2B | 2020 | 54 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,397,000 arr. | 2020 | 82 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.2 % | 2025 | 165 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -1.3 % | 2025 | 190 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$7.1B | 2025 | 197 of 203 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 13.6 % | 2024 | 2 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 24.5 % | 2024 | 15 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 1.9 % | 2023 | 20 of 155 |
| Military spending | 3.3 % | 2025 | 25 of 165 |
| Central government debt | 30.9 % | 1994 | 28 of 109 |
| Government final consumption | 22.6 % | 2025 | 37 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 34.5 % | 2023 | 37 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 28.5 % | 2024 | 56 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 124.4 % | 2024 | 15 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 69.7 % | 2019 | 24 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $85.5B | 2025 | 35 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.4 months | 2025 | 89 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 37.3 % | 2025 | 19 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 34.5 % | 2025 | 35 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 23.2 % | 2025 | 92 of 185 |
| Services | 55 % | 2025 | 119 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 6.1 % | 2025 | 142 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.6 % | 2025 | 158 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 42.5 % | 2025 | 170 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 19.1 % | 2025 | 40 of 213 |
| Urban population | 83.6 % | 2025 | 47 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 101.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 52 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 52 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 39.5 yrs | 2023 | 56 of 226 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65 % | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Population | 5,610,870 inhab. | 2025 | 117 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 53.9 per 100 | 2025 | 118 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 162 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 15.9 % | 2025 | 164 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic deaths | 2.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 8 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 9 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 2.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 10 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 70.4 yrs | 2023 | 11 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 81.6 yrs | 2024 | 13 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.2 yrs | 2024 | 18 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 84.8 yrs | 2024 | 26 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 82 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 16.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 97 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 11.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 103 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.69 % | 2025 | 119 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 146 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 9.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 159 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.45 children/woman | 2024 | 160 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 16.51 per 1,000 | 2023 | 3 of 196 |
| Physicians | 4.98 per 1,000 | 2023 | 11 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 3 per 100,000 | 2024 | 21 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 9.4 % | 2023 | 34 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 13.7 % | 2023 | 44 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 3.3 per 1,000 | 2023 | 59 of 190 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 98 % | 2024 | 70 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of men | 179.7 cm | 2014 | 13 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 165.6 cm | 2014 | 18 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.8 % | 2024 | 23 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among men | 14.2 % | 2024 | 26 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 12.9 % | 2024 | 57 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 19.2 % | 2024 | 66 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 7 L/person | 2024 | 72 of 202 |
| Adult obesity | 20.2 % | 2024 | 77 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 99 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 11.6 % | 2024 | 111 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 21.1 % | 2024 | 111 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 27 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.7 % | 2020 | 30 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 22.5 % | 2020 | 32 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 18.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.2 % | 2020 | 46 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 71.4 % | 2020 | 86 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1 % | 2020 | 91 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 4.1 % | 2020 | 96 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 34.5 % | 2022 | 98 of 114 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 11.8 % | 2022 | 104 of 112 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.07 | 2003 | 163 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 164 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.06 | 2003 | 178 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 26.5 | 2023 | 11 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.1 % | 2023 | 21 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.2 % | 2023 | 28 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 21.6 % | 2023 | 160 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 63.8 ° | 2026 | 5 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 25,148 km | 2026 | 8 of 227 |
| Total area | 624,500 km² | 2024 | 42 of 212 |
| Land area | 364,270 km² | 2024 | 62 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 2,566 km | 2026 | 73 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Population density | 15.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 196 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 70,000 m³/inh. | 2022 | 7 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,414 mm | 2022 | 65 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 460 m | 2026 | 78 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,469 m | 2026 | 100 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 7.2 % | 2015 | 153 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 17.8 % | 2025 | 100 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 33.2 % | 2024 | 103 of 210 |
| Arable land | 2.2 % | 2024 | 164 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 2.7 % | 2024 | 201 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core civil society index | 0.97 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.97 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.84 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.89 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.97 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.85 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.64 | 2025 | 6 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.99 | 2025 | 3 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.92 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.95 | 2025 | 8 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.96 | 2025 | 8 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 10 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.97 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.96 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.85 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.82 | 2025 | 1 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.94 | 2025 | 3 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.01 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 81 pts | 2024 | 5 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.93 | 2025 | 6 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.72 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.99 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.84 | 2025 | 8 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.59 | 2025 | 10 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.96 | 2025 | 11 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.08 | 2025 | 35 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 47.4 % | 2025 | 16 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 40.2 % | 2025 | 29 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,913 | 2025 | 186 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 88.1 /100 | 2025 | 23 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 14.4 pts | 2025 | 22 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 28 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 1 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 1.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 7 of 213 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 18 wks | 2026 | 8 of 61 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 69.2 % | 1989 | 19 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.2 % | 2021 | 80 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0 /10 | 2024 | 1 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 50.4 % | 2019 | 6 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 69 % | 2017 | 17 of 99 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 99.3 % | 2023 | 24 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 0 % | 2022 | 1 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Norway?
Norway has about 5,610,870 inhabitants (2025), ranking 117 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Norway?
GDP per capita is $94,594 /inh. (2025): Norway ranks 10 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Norway?
Annual inflation is 3 % (2025); Norway ranks 96 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Norway?
The unemployment rate is 4.6 % (2025); Norway ranks 79 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Norway stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Norway has $94,594 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Norway come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.