The number of employed persons in Norway decreased to 2926 Thousand in August of 2026 from 2943 Thousand in July of 2026. Employed Persons in Norway averaged 2409.18 Thousand from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2943.00 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 2926.00 2943.00 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 69.80 70.20 percent Aug 2026
Job Vacancies 93300.00 106700.00 Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 73.10 73.30 percent Aug 2026
Population 5.59 5.55 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 108.46 108.05 points Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.50 4.20 percent Aug 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 13.60 12.00 percent Aug 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
2926.00 2943.00 2943.00 1885.00 1980 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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