Norway Labour Force Participation Rate (2024)
Norway's Labour Force Participation Rate: 80.4 % of population (15–64) in 2024, +0pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ARGAN), 2005–2024.
Norway (2024)
80.4
% of population (15–64)
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80.4 | +0pp |
| 2023 | 80.4 | +0pp |
| 2022 | 80.4 | +0.5pp |
| 2021 | 79.9 | +1.7pp |
| 2020 | 78.2 | -0.1pp |
| 2019 | 78.3 | +0.4pp |
| 2018 | 77.9 | +0.6pp |
| 2017 | 77.3 | -0.7pp |
| 2016 | 78 | -0.2pp |
| 2015 | 78.2 | +0.2pp |
| 2014 | 78 | -0.2pp |
| 2013 | 78.2 | +0pp |
| 2012 | 78.2 | +0.4pp |
| 2011 | 77.8 | -0.3pp |
| 2010 | 78.1 | -0.8pp |
| 2009 | 78.9 | -1.1pp |
| 2008 | 80 | +1.2pp |
| 2007 | 78.8 | +0.8pp |
| 2006 | 78 | -0.3pp |
| 2005 | 78.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Norway recorded 80.4 % of population (15–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 80.4 in 2022 and a trough of 77.3 in 2017.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks norway labour force participation rate in Norway, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 80.4 % of population (15–64) in 2022 and reached its lowest recorded value of 77.3 in 2017. The latest reading of 80.4 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.