Employed foreign-born population in Norway

Norway: Employed foreign-born population was 536.86 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
536.86
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
17th
of 34 countries
All-time high
558.75
in 2022
All-time low
434.02
in 2018
Years of data
5
2018–2023

Employed foreign-born population in Norway, 2018–2023

02004006002018202020232018: 4342020: 4472021: 526.72022: 558.82023: 536.9

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employed foreign-born population in Norway is 536.86, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 23.7% over ten years.

Norway ranks 17th of 34 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Employed foreign-born population in Norway, year by year

Annual values for Employed foreign-born population in Norway, 2018 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2018 434.02
2020 447.05 +3.0%
2021 526.69 +17.8%
2022 558.75 +6.1%
2023 536.86 -3.9%

Norway compared with similar countries

  • Norway's 536.86 is below the median for high income countries, which is 676.27, 79% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Norway's 536.86 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 536.86, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 434.02 434.02 434.02 1
2020s 517.34 447.05 558.75 4

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 14 Argentina 795.62 compare
  2. 15 Portugal 730.2 compare
  3. 16 Belgium 622.34 compare
  4. 18 Denmark 496.08 compare
  5. 19 Dominican Republic 398.33 compare
  6. 20 Greece 328.34 compare

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is employed foreign-born population in Norway?
Employed foreign-born population in Norway was 536.86 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employed foreign-born population recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 558.75 in 2022.
What is the lowest employed foreign-born population recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 434.02 in 2018.
How does Norway rank for employed foreign-born population?
Norway ranks 17th out of 34 countries with data for 2023.
Is employed foreign-born population rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Norway data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employed foreign-born population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employed foreign-born population
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
34 places, 271 data points, 1992–2024
Last refreshed

For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.