The number of employed persons in Norway decreased to 2911 Thousand in May of 2026 from 2940 Thousand in April of 2026. Employed Persons in Norway averaged 2405.97 Thousand from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2940.00 Thousand in April of 2026 and a record low of 1885.00 Thousand in March of 1980. source: Statistics Norway



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Employed Persons 2911.00 2940.00 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 69.50 70.30 percent May 2026
Job Vacancies 106700.00 74000.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 72.70 73.60 percent May 2026
Population 5.59 5.55 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 107.98 107.80 points Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.60 percent May 2026
Wage Growth 4.41 4.87 percent Mar 2026
Wages 63630.00 61090.00 NOK/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 63510.00 61360.00 NOK/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 14.60 11.10 percent May 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
2911.00 2940.00 2940.00 1885.00 1980 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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