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GDP per capita: 94,594 USD (PPP: 104,044 intl$) · Total GDP: 530.8 billion USD (2025)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Norway is 8,109 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Cost of Living

Cost of living indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). Lower index means lower costs. Data as of November 2025.

Cost of Living Index
101.0
Est. monthly cost: $3,535
1.0% more expensive than NYC
Rent Index
45.0
1-bedroom, center: $1,260/month
55.0% cheaper than NYC
Groceries Index
112.0
Per person/month: $504
12.0% more expensive than NYC
Restaurant Price Index
98.0
Mid-range meal: $22
Purchasing Power Index
98.0
2.0% lower than NYC
(Higher is better)

How to read: All indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). An index of 70 means costs are 30% lower than NYC. Estimated prices are calculated based on NYC reference prices.

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Economic performance 2025

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 530.76 billion USD 94,594 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 97,310 USD
GDP (PPP) 104,044 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2025

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2025 530.76 94,594
2024 500.89 89,889
2023 502.20 90,984
2022 617.32 113,122
2021 521.59 96,443
2020 382.25 71,058
2019 408.74 76,431
2018 439.79 82,793
2017 401.75 76,132
2016 370.96 70,867
2015 388.16 74,810
2014 501.74 97,667
2013 526.01 103,554
2012 512.78 102,176
2011 501.36 101,222
2010 431.05 88,163
2009 387.98 80,348
2008 464.92 97,504
2007 402.64 85,502
2006 346.92 74,434
2005 309.98 67,047
2004 265.27 57,769
2003 229.39 50,250
2002 195.91 43,171
2001 174.24 38,602
2000 171.46 38,178
1999 162.38 36,393
1998 154.23 34,803
1997 161.36 36,629
1996 163.52 37,322
1995 152.03 34,876
1994 127.13 29,316
1993 120.58 27,964
1992 130.84 30,524
1991 121.87 28,597
1990 119.79 28,243
1989 102.63 24,281
1988 101.90 24,207
1987 94.23 22,506
1986 78.69 18,883
1985 65.42 15,754
1984 62.06 14,989
1983 61.63 14,928
1982 62.65 15,225
1981 63.60 15,513
1980 64.44 15,772
1979 53.13 13,047
1978 46.52 11,463
1977 41.51 10,266
1976 35.94 8,927
1975 32.88 8,204
1974 27.15 6,812
1973 22.53 5,690
1972 17.36 4,414
1971 14.58 3,736
1970 12.81 3,306
1969 11.14 2,894
1968 10.23 2,680
1967 9.58 2,531
1966 8.75 2,333
1965 8.11 2,179
1964 7.21 1,951
1963 6.55 1,787
1962 6.11 1,678
1961 5.67 1,571
1960 5.20 1,451

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Norway play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2025

Indicator Norway Per Capita
Imports 178.76 billion USD (33.7% of GDP)
Exports 240.82 billion USD (45.4% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2025

Indicator Norway
Government debt 163.22 billion USD (30.8% of GDP)
Household debt 665.47 billion USD (125.4% of GDP)

Corruption in Norway

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
84.0
Year: 2024
Very Clean
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 4.6%
2024 4.0%
2023 3.6%
2022 3.2%
2021 4.4%
2020 4.4%
2019 3.7%
2018 3.8%
2017 4.2%
2016 4.7%
2015 4.3%
2014 3.5%
2013 3.4%
2012 3.1%
2011 3.2%
2010 3.5%
2009 3.1%
2008 2.5%
2007 2.5%
2006 3.4%
2005 4.4%
2004 4.3%
2003 4.2%
2002 4.0%
2001 3.7%
2000 3.5%
1999 3.2%
1998 3.7%
1997 4.7%
1996 5.0%
1995 6.3%
1994 5.3%
1993 6.0%
1992 5.9%
1991 5.4%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2025

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2025 3.1%
2024 3.1%
2023 5.5%
2022 5.8%
2021 3.5%
2020 1.3%
2019 2.2%
2018 2.8%
2017 1.9%
2016 3.6%
2015 2.2%
2014 2.0%
2013 2.1%
2012 0.7%
2011 1.3%
2010 2.4%
2009 2.2%
2008 3.8%
2007 0.7%
2006 2.3%
2005 1.5%
2004 0.5%
2003 2.5%
2002 1.3%
2001 3.0%
2000 3.1%
1999 2.4%
1998 2.3%
1997 2.6%
1996 1.3%
1995 2.5%
1994 1.4%
1993 2.3%
1992 2.3%
1991 3.4%
1990 4.1%
1989 4.5%
1988 6.7%
1987 8.7%
1986 7.2%
1985 5.7%
1984 6.2%
1983 8.5%
1982 11.3%
1981 13.6%
1980 10.9%
1979 4.5%
1978 8.2%
1977 9.1%
1976 9.2%
1975 11.7%
1974 9.4%
1973 7.4%
1972 7.3%
1971 6.2%
1970 10.6%
1969 3.0%
1968 3.4%
1967 4.6%
1966 3.3%
1965 4.2%
1964 5.9%
1963 2.5%
1962 5.3%
1961 2.2%
1960 0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Norway in 2025?

The GDP per capita of Norway is 94,594 USD in 2025. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 104,044 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Norway?

The main economic sectors in Norway include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Norway in 2025?

The inflation rate in Norway is 3.1% in 2025. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Norway including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Norway's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Norway's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: October 2026