The number of employed persons in Norway increased to 2944 Thousand in July of 2026 from 2918 Thousand in June of 2026. Employed Persons in Norway averaged 2408.13 Thousand from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2944.00 Thousand in July of 2026 and a record low of 1885.00 Thousand in March of 1980. source: Statistics Norway



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2944.00 2918.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Rate 70.20 69.70 percent Jul 2026
Job Vacancies 93300.00 106700.00 Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 73.30 73.00 percent Jul 2026
Population 5.59 5.55 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 107.98 107.80 points Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.20 4.60 percent Jul 2026
Wage Growth 4.78 4.41 percent Jun 2026
Wages 63700.00 63630.00 NOK/Month Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 64040.00 63510.00 NOK/Month Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.10 14.00 percent Jul 2026


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
2944.00 2918.00 2944.00 1885.00 1980 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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