Norway - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Norway was 55.69 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 66.01 in 2002, while its lowest value was 40.28 in 1970.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 44.76 |
| 1970 | 40.28 |
| 1980 | 55.15 |
| 1981 | 53.64 |
| 1982 | 53.10 |
| 1983 | 55.91 |
| 1984 | 53.27 |
| 1985 | 56.41 |
| 1986 | 61.51 |
| 1987 | 63.29 |
| 1988 | 63.82 |
| 1989 | 59.79 |
| 1990 | 56.94 |
| 1991 | 55.63 |
| 1992 | 54.12 |
| 1993 | 52.75 |
| 1994 | 53.01 |
| 1995 | 55.40 |
| 1996 | 60.46 |
| 1997 | 61.48 |
| 1998 | 64.61 |
| 1999 | 62.97 |
| 2000 | 63.79 |
| 2001 | 64.72 |
| 2002 | 66.01 |
| 2003 | 63.18 |
| 2004 | 64.41 |
| 2005 | 60.10 |
| 2006 | 57.96 |
| 2007 | 60.14 |
| 2008 | 62.24 |
| 2009 | 58.93 |
| 2010 | 56.85 |
| 2011 | 56.62 |
| 2012 | 57.82 |
| 2013 | 58.20 |
| 2014 | 55.82 |
| 2015 | 56.62 |
| 2016 | 55.17 |
| 2017 | 53.97 |
| 2018 | 54.52 |
| 2019 | 55.75 |
| 2020 | 55.69 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 55.68 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 65.80 in 2002, while its lowest value was 51.27 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 55.68 |
| 1991 | 54.24 |
| 1992 | 52.50 |
| 1993 | 51.27 |
| 1994 | 51.66 |
| 1995 | 55.14 |
| 1996 | 60.04 |
| 1997 | 61.28 |
| 1998 | 64.42 |
| 1999 | 62.63 |
| 2000 | 63.64 |
| 2001 | 64.49 |
| 2002 | 65.80 |
| 2003 | 62.53 |
| 2004 | 63.84 |
| 2005 | 59.35 |
| 2006 | 58.21 |
| 2007 | 60.47 |
| 2008 | 62.43 |
| 2009 | 59.04 |
| 2010 | 56.76 |
| 2011 | 56.33 |
| 2012 | 57.72 |
| 2013 | 58.02 |
| 2014 | 55.81 |
| 2015 | 56.61 |
| 2016 | 55.17 |
| 2017 | 53.97 |
| 2018 | 54.52 |
| 2019 | 55.74 |
| 2020 | 55.68 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Norway was 55.52 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 70.00 in 1988, while its lowest value was 53.06 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 66.15 |
| 1970 | 60.03 |
| 1980 | 65.74 |
| 1981 | 64.93 |
| 1982 | 66.79 |
| 1983 | 65.67 |
| 1984 | 64.21 |
| 1985 | 64.12 |
| 1986 | 66.99 |
| 1987 | 68.69 |
| 1988 | 70.00 |
| 1989 | 65.69 |
| 1990 | 63.91 |
| 1991 | 59.60 |
| 1992 | 59.25 |
| 1993 | 58.10 |
| 1994 | 57.76 |
| 1995 | 54.26 |
| 1996 | 61.23 |
| 1997 | 65.98 |
| 1998 | 67.06 |
| 1999 | 66.54 |
| 2000 | 68.19 |
| 2001 | 67.51 |
| 2002 | 65.06 |
| 2003 | 64.13 |
| 2004 | 61.51 |
| 2005 | 60.52 |
| 2006 | 56.93 |
| 2007 | 57.54 |
| 2008 | 61.72 |
| 2009 | 56.89 |
| 2010 | 56.59 |
| 2011 | 54.67 |
| 2012 | 56.27 |
| 2013 | 55.89 |
| 2014 | 53.06 |
| 2015 | 55.23 |
| 2016 | 53.99 |
| 2017 | 53.53 |
| 2018 | 54.19 |
| 2019 | 55.22 |
| 2020 | 55.52 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 55.58 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 67.96 in 2000, while its lowest value was 53.17 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 62.16 |
| 1991 | 57.67 |
| 1992 | 57.30 |
| 1993 | 56.01 |
| 1994 | 55.84 |
| 1995 | 55.11 |
| 1996 | 60.95 |
| 1997 | 65.63 |
| 1998 | 67.30 |
| 1999 | 66.64 |
| 2000 | 67.96 |
| 2001 | 66.74 |
| 2002 | 64.53 |
| 2003 | 63.34 |
| 2004 | 60.89 |
| 2005 | 59.75 |
| 2006 | 57.27 |
| 2007 | 57.97 |
| 2008 | 61.99 |
| 2009 | 56.99 |
| 2010 | 56.42 |
| 2011 | 54.51 |
| 2012 | 55.96 |
| 2013 | 55.78 |
| 2014 | 53.17 |
| 2015 | 55.28 |
| 2016 | 54.07 |
| 2017 | 53.60 |
| 2018 | 54.27 |
| 2019 | 55.29 |
| 2020 | 55.58 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Norway was 55.60 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 67.11 in 1988, while its lowest value was 50.44 in 1970.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 55.70 |
| 1970 | 50.44 |
| 1980 | 60.71 |
| 1981 | 59.50 |
| 1982 | 60.04 |
| 1983 | 60.91 |
| 1984 | 58.79 |
| 1985 | 60.31 |
| 1986 | 64.35 |
| 1987 | 65.94 |
| 1988 | 67.11 |
| 1989 | 62.27 |
| 1990 | 60.51 |
| 1991 | 57.66 |
| 1992 | 56.74 |
| 1993 | 55.48 |
| 1994 | 55.43 |
| 1995 | 54.84 |
| 1996 | 60.84 |
| 1997 | 63.70 |
| 1998 | 65.80 |
| 1999 | 64.73 |
| 2000 | 65.99 |
| 2001 | 66.12 |
| 2002 | 65.53 |
| 2003 | 63.66 |
| 2004 | 62.96 |
| 2005 | 60.31 |
| 2006 | 57.44 |
| 2007 | 58.82 |
| 2008 | 61.98 |
| 2009 | 57.89 |
| 2010 | 56.71 |
| 2011 | 55.62 |
| 2012 | 57.03 |
| 2013 | 57.02 |
| 2014 | 54.41 |
| 2015 | 55.90 |
| 2016 | 54.56 |
| 2017 | 53.74 |
| 2018 | 54.35 |
| 2019 | 55.48 |
| 2020 | 55.60 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 55.63 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 65.89 in 1998, while its lowest value was 53.69 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.00 |
| 1991 | 56.00 |
| 1992 | 54.95 |
| 1993 | 53.69 |
| 1994 | 53.79 |
| 1995 | 55.12 |
| 1996 | 60.50 |
| 1997 | 63.49 |
| 1998 | 65.89 |
| 1999 | 64.68 |
| 2000 | 65.84 |
| 2001 | 65.64 |
| 2002 | 65.15 |
| 2003 | 62.94 |
| 2004 | 62.34 |
| 2005 | 59.55 |
| 2006 | 57.73 |
| 2007 | 59.19 |
| 2008 | 62.20 |
| 2009 | 57.99 |
| 2010 | 56.58 |
| 2011 | 55.40 |
| 2012 | 56.81 |
| 2013 | 56.87 |
| 2014 | 54.45 |
| 2015 | 55.93 |
| 2016 | 54.60 |
| 2017 | 53.78 |
| 2018 | 54.39 |
| 2019 | 55.51 |
| 2020 | 55.63 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 75.61 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 77.29 in 2008, while its lowest value was 69.61 in 1992.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69.93 |
| 1991 | 69.90 |
| 1992 | 69.61 |
| 1993 | 69.64 |
| 1994 | 70.20 |
| 1995 | 72.22 |
| 1996 | 73.64 |
| 1997 | 75.21 |
| 1998 | 76.64 |
| 1999 | 76.30 |
| 2000 | 76.24 |
| 2001 | 76.36 |
| 2002 | 77.20 |
| 2003 | 75.23 |
| 2004 | 75.32 |
| 2005 | 74.61 |
| 2006 | 74.80 |
| 2007 | 75.97 |
| 2008 | 77.29 |
| 2009 | 76.41 |
| 2010 | 75.44 |
| 2011 | 75.49 |
| 2012 | 75.66 |
| 2013 | 75.85 |
| 2014 | 75.78 |
| 2015 | 76.00 |
| 2016 | 75.80 |
| 2017 | 75.11 |
| 2018 | 75.27 |
| 2019 | 75.61 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 80.60 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 84.93 in 1998, while its lowest value was 79.24 in 2017.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.48 |
| 1991 | 80.92 |
| 1992 | 80.94 |
| 1993 | 80.24 |
| 1994 | 80.66 |
| 1995 | 81.09 |
| 1996 | 82.54 |
| 1997 | 84.32 |
| 1998 | 84.93 |
| 1999 | 84.16 |
| 2000 | 84.52 |
| 2001 | 84.01 |
| 2002 | 83.33 |
| 2003 | 81.83 |
| 2004 | 81.30 |
| 2005 | 81.12 |
| 2006 | 81.26 |
| 2007 | 81.65 |
| 2008 | 82.69 |
| 2009 | 81.14 |
| 2010 | 80.47 |
| 2011 | 79.76 |
| 2012 | 80.35 |
| 2013 | 80.02 |
| 2014 | 79.88 |
| 2015 | 80.26 |
| 2016 | 80.03 |
| 2017 | 79.24 |
| 2018 | 80.13 |
| 2019 | 80.60 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 78.17 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 80.85 in 1998, while its lowest value was 75.03 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 76.32 |
| 1991 | 75.51 |
| 1992 | 75.38 |
| 1993 | 75.03 |
| 1994 | 75.52 |
| 1995 | 76.73 |
| 1996 | 78.17 |
| 1997 | 79.84 |
| 1998 | 80.85 |
| 1999 | 80.30 |
| 2000 | 80.45 |
| 2001 | 80.25 |
| 2002 | 80.31 |
| 2003 | 78.58 |
| 2004 | 78.35 |
| 2005 | 77.92 |
| 2006 | 78.09 |
| 2007 | 78.86 |
| 2008 | 80.04 |
| 2009 | 78.82 |
| 2010 | 78.01 |
| 2011 | 77.67 |
| 2012 | 78.06 |
| 2013 | 77.98 |
| 2014 | 77.88 |
| 2015 | 78.18 |
| 2016 | 77.97 |
| 2017 | 77.23 |
| 2018 | 77.77 |
| 2019 | 78.17 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Norway was 62.00 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 70.60 in 2008, while its lowest value was 23.82 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 23.82 |
| 1970 | 27.69 |
| 1980 | 55.22 |
| 1981 | 56.37 |
| 1982 | 56.45 |
| 1983 | 57.63 |
| 1984 | 58.14 |
| 1985 | 59.55 |
| 1986 | 62.31 |
| 1987 | 63.84 |
| 1988 | 63.74 |
| 1989 | 62.41 |
| 1990 | 62.38 |
| 1991 | 62.33 |
| 1992 | 62.23 |
| 1993 | 62.25 |
| 1994 | 62.69 |
| 1995 | 64.54 |
| 1996 | 66.11 |
| 1997 | 67.75 |
| 1998 | 69.18 |
| 1999 | 69.24 |
| 2000 | 69.21 |
| 2001 | 69.50 |
| 2002 | 70.48 |
| 2003 | 69.11 |
| 2004 | 69.09 |
| 2005 | 68.52 |
| 2006 | 68.26 |
| 2007 | 69.39 |
| 2008 | 70.60 |
| 2009 | 69.74 |
| 2010 | 68.64 |
| 2011 | 68.63 |
| 2012 | 68.45 |
| 2013 | 68.33 |
| 2014 | 62.82 |
| 2015 | 62.25 |
| 2016 | 62.06 |
| 2017 | 61.44 |
| 2018 | 61.76 |
| 2019 | 62.12 |
| 2020 | 62.00 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 60.29 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 63.24 in 2008, while its lowest value was 54.89 in 1992.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 55.10 |
| 1991 | 55.09 |
| 1992 | 54.89 |
| 1993 | 54.98 |
| 1994 | 55.51 |
| 1995 | 57.17 |
| 1996 | 58.43 |
| 1997 | 59.81 |
| 1998 | 61.15 |
| 1999 | 61.11 |
| 2000 | 61.23 |
| 2001 | 61.50 |
| 2002 | 62.36 |
| 2003 | 60.98 |
| 2004 | 61.17 |
| 2005 | 60.71 |
| 2006 | 61.04 |
| 2007 | 62.08 |
| 2008 | 63.24 |
| 2009 | 62.61 |
| 2010 | 61.78 |
| 2011 | 61.64 |
| 2012 | 61.60 |
| 2013 | 61.56 |
| 2014 | 62.87 |
| 2015 | 62.29 |
| 2016 | 62.10 |
| 2017 | 61.48 |
| 2018 | 61.81 |
| 2019 | 62.16 |
| 2020 | 62.04 |
| 2021 | 60.29 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Norway was 94.58 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 94.58 in 2020, while its lowest value was 28.84 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 28.84 |
| 1970 | 36.98 |
| 1980 | 69.43 |
| 1981 | 71.04 |
| 1982 | 71.06 |
| 1983 | 73.40 |
| 1984 | 74.10 |
| 1985 | 76.26 |
| 1986 | 79.50 |
| 1987 | 81.16 |
| 1988 | 81.10 |
| 1989 | 80.74 |
| 1990 | 81.54 |
| 1991 | 83.59 |
| 1992 | 83.54 |
| 1993 | 84.24 |
| 1994 | 84.41 |
| 1995 | 86.86 |
| 1996 | 86.96 |
| 1997 | 87.19 |
| 1998 | 88.07 |
| 1999 | 89.03 |
| 2000 | 88.35 |
| 2001 | 88.91 |
| 2002 | 90.71 |
| 2003 | 90.39 |
| 2004 | 90.91 |
| 2005 | 90.37 |
| 2006 | 90.53 |
| 2007 | 91.51 |
| 2008 | 91.83 |
| 2009 | 92.40 |
| 2010 | 91.68 |
| 2011 | 92.81 |
| 2012 | 92.15 |
| 2013 | 92.68 |
| 2014 | 94.06 |
| 2015 | 92.07 |
| 2016 | 92.81 |
| 2017 | 93.22 |
| 2018 | 93.07 |
| 2019 | 93.94 |
| 2020 | 94.58 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 83.80 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 94.58 in 2020, while its lowest value was 78.47 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 78.47 |
| 1991 | 79.94 |
| 1992 | 79.62 |
| 1993 | 80.38 |
| 1994 | 80.61 |
| 1995 | 82.48 |
| 1996 | 82.74 |
| 1997 | 82.81 |
| 1998 | 83.93 |
| 1999 | 84.42 |
| 2000 | 84.06 |
| 2001 | 84.85 |
| 2002 | 86.61 |
| 2003 | 86.11 |
| 2004 | 86.85 |
| 2005 | 86.36 |
| 2006 | 86.60 |
| 2007 | 87.66 |
| 2008 | 88.22 |
| 2009 | 89.02 |
| 2010 | 88.70 |
| 2011 | 89.61 |
| 2012 | 89.26 |
| 2013 | 89.95 |
| 2014 | 94.06 |
| 2015 | 92.07 |
| 2016 | 92.81 |
| 2017 | 93.22 |
| 2018 | 93.07 |
| 2019 | 93.94 |
| 2020 | 94.58 |
| 2021 | 83.80 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Norway was 65.55 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 82.60 in 1960, while its lowest value was 65.55 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 82.60 |
| 1970 | 74.88 |
| 1980 | 79.53 |
| 1981 | 79.35 |
| 1982 | 79.44 |
| 1983 | 78.52 |
| 1984 | 78.46 |
| 1985 | 78.09 |
| 1986 | 78.38 |
| 1987 | 78.66 |
| 1988 | 78.59 |
| 1989 | 77.30 |
| 1990 | 76.50 |
| 1991 | 74.57 |
| 1992 | 74.49 |
| 1993 | 73.90 |
| 1994 | 74.27 |
| 1995 | 74.30 |
| 1996 | 76.02 |
| 1997 | 77.70 |
| 1998 | 78.55 |
| 1999 | 77.77 |
| 2000 | 78.34 |
| 2001 | 78.17 |
| 2002 | 77.70 |
| 2003 | 76.46 |
| 2004 | 76.00 |
| 2005 | 75.82 |
| 2006 | 75.40 |
| 2007 | 75.83 |
| 2008 | 76.88 |
| 2009 | 75.48 |
| 2010 | 74.87 |
| 2011 | 73.95 |
| 2012 | 74.28 |
| 2013 | 73.73 |
| 2014 | 66.79 |
| 2015 | 67.61 |
| 2016 | 66.87 |
| 2017 | 65.91 |
| 2018 | 66.36 |
| 2019 | 66.13 |
| 2020 | 65.55 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 71.95 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 72.86 in 1998, while its lowest value was 65.59 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 70.22 |
| 1991 | 68.91 |
| 1992 | 68.94 |
| 1993 | 68.40 |
| 1994 | 68.86 |
| 1995 | 69.31 |
| 1996 | 70.62 |
| 1997 | 72.22 |
| 1998 | 72.86 |
| 1999 | 72.38 |
| 2000 | 72.84 |
| 2001 | 72.48 |
| 2002 | 72.00 |
| 2003 | 70.82 |
| 2004 | 70.43 |
| 2005 | 70.30 |
| 2006 | 70.48 |
| 2007 | 70.82 |
| 2008 | 71.68 |
| 2009 | 70.33 |
| 2010 | 69.65 |
| 2011 | 68.79 |
| 2012 | 69.01 |
| 2013 | 68.44 |
| 2014 | 66.84 |
| 2015 | 67.65 |
| 2016 | 66.92 |
| 2017 | 65.96 |
| 2018 | 66.41 |
| 2019 | 66.17 |
| 2020 | 65.59 |
| 2021 | 71.95 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Norway was 63.83 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 74.11 in 2002, while its lowest value was 50.89 in 1970.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 52.81 |
| 1970 | 50.89 |
| 1980 | 67.40 |
| 1981 | 67.89 |
| 1982 | 67.93 |
| 1983 | 68.11 |
| 1984 | 68.27 |
| 1985 | 68.82 |
| 1986 | 70.37 |
| 1987 | 71.27 |
| 1988 | 71.08 |
| 1989 | 69.75 |
| 1990 | 69.47 |
| 1991 | 68.48 |
| 1992 | 68.40 |
| 1993 | 68.11 |
| 1994 | 68.52 |
| 1995 | 69.42 |
| 1996 | 71.07 |
| 1997 | 72.73 |
| 1998 | 73.86 |
| 1999 | 73.52 |
| 2000 | 73.80 |
| 2001 | 73.85 |
| 2002 | 74.11 |
| 2003 | 72.81 |
| 2004 | 72.56 |
| 2005 | 72.19 |
| 2006 | 71.86 |
| 2007 | 72.64 |
| 2008 | 73.78 |
| 2009 | 72.65 |
| 2010 | 71.80 |
| 2011 | 71.33 |
| 2012 | 71.42 |
| 2013 | 71.08 |
| 2014 | 64.86 |
| 2015 | 64.98 |
| 2016 | 64.52 |
| 2017 | 63.73 |
| 2018 | 64.12 |
| 2019 | 64.18 |
| 2020 | 63.83 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Norway was 66.17 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 67.42 in 2008, while its lowest value was 61.56 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 62.51 |
| 1991 | 61.86 |
| 1992 | 61.78 |
| 1993 | 61.56 |
| 1994 | 62.05 |
| 1995 | 63.12 |
| 1996 | 64.40 |
| 1997 | 65.89 |
| 1998 | 66.89 |
| 1999 | 66.64 |
| 2000 | 66.93 |
| 2001 | 66.89 |
| 2002 | 67.09 |
| 2003 | 65.81 |
| 2004 | 65.72 |
| 2005 | 65.43 |
| 2006 | 65.69 |
| 2007 | 66.40 |
| 2008 | 67.42 |
| 2009 | 66.44 |
| 2010 | 65.69 |
| 2011 | 65.20 |
| 2012 | 65.30 |
| 2013 | 65.00 |
| 2014 | 64.86 |
| 2015 | 64.98 |
| 2016 | 64.52 |
| 2017 | 63.73 |
| 2018 | 64.12 |
| 2019 | 64.18 |
| 2020 | 63.83 |
| 2021 | 66.17 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
