The number of employed persons in Norway increased to 2929 Thousand in February of 2026 from 2891 Thousand in January of 2026. Employed Persons in Norway averaged 2402.75 Thousand from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2929.00 Thousand in February of 2026 and a record low of 1885.00 Thousand in March of 1980. source: Statistics Norway



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2929.00 2891.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Employment Rate 70.00 69.10 percent Feb 2026
Job Vacancies 74000.00 82600.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 73.60 72.50 percent Feb 2026
Population 5.59 5.55 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 107.84 108.20 points Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.90 4.60 percent Feb 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 14.60 14.20 percent Feb 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
2929.00 2891.00 2929.00 1885.00 1980 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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