The number of employed persons in Norway increased to 2909 Thousand in December of 2025 from 2884 Thousand in November of 2025. Employed Persons in Norway averaged 2400.63 Thousand from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 2916.00 Thousand in June of 2025 and a record low of 1885.00 Thousand in March of 1980. source: Statistics Norway



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2909.00 2884.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Employment Rate 69.50 69.00 percent Dec 2025
Job Vacancies 82600.00 94600.00 Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 72.60 72.30 percent Dec 2025
Population 5.55 5.49 Million Dec 2024
Productivity 108.75 107.73 points Sep 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.50 percent Dec 2025
Wage Growth 5.48 4.80 percent Sep 2025
Wages 59250.00 61300.00 NOK/Month Sep 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 59650.00 61120.00 NOK/Month Sep 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.80 15.20 percent Dec 2025


Norway Employed Persons
In Norway, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2909.00 2884.00 2916.00 1885.00 1980 - 2025 Thousand Monthly
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