The number of people registered as out of work in Norway edged down to a seasonally adjusted 62.1 thousand in May 2026 from 62.2 thousand in the previous month. It marks the lowest level since April 2025, corresponding to 2.1% of the workforce. Unemployment was broadly stable across most occupational groups, with the lowest rates recorded among academic professions and health, nursing and care occupations, both at 0.8%, while unemployment remained highest in tourism and transport at 2.8%. Regionally, Troms recorded the lowest jobless rate at 1.3%, while it was highest in Oslo, where 2.6% was registered as fully unemployed. Meanwhile, labor demand remained strong, with 49 thousand vacancies advertised in May, equivalent to 2,300 openings per working day, which represented a 33% increase compared to a year ago and the highest level since April 2022. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the number of fully unemployed people declined to 58.3 thousand in May from 62.4 thousand in April. source: Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organisation
The number of unemployed persons in Norway decreased to 62137 in May of 2026 from 62175 in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Norway averaged 90386.39 from 1983 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 286478.00 in March of 2020 and a record low of 38220.00 in April of 1987. This page provides - Norway Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Norway Unemployed Persons - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.