The number of employed persons in Norway decreased to 2890 Thousand in January of 2026 from 2907 Thousand in December of 2025. Employed Persons in Norway averaged 2401.64 Thousand from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2916.00 Thousand in January of 2025 and a record low of 1885.00 Thousand in March of 1980. source: Statistics Norway



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2890.00 2907.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 69.10 69.50 percent Jan 2026
Job Vacancies 74000.00 82600.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 72.40 72.60 percent Jan 2026
Population 5.59 5.55 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 108.75 107.73 points Sep 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.60 4.30 percent Jan 2026
Wage Growth 4.90 5.48 percent Dec 2025
Wages 61090.00 59250.00 NOK/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 61360.00 59650.00 NOK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 14.10 12.70 percent Jan 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
2890.00 2907.00 2916.00 1885.00 1980 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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