World\nNordic and major advanced countries\nOECD members\nEurope\n

Australia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n Choose a country to compare\n----------\nAustralia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n

All rankings including Norway\nRankings in which Norway is Top\nRankings in which Norway is Top 1-3\nRankings in which Norway is Bottom 1-3\nRankings in which Norway is Bottom\nRankings in which Norway is either Top or Bottom\nRankings in which Norway is either Top3 or Bottom3\n

Election and Democracy> [29]

	Norway
Voter turnout in the national election	77.2% (2021) [10/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2014)	6.38 [3/26 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2014)	82.4% [2/26 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2014)	69.8% [8/26 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2013)	89.2% [2/26 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2003)	67.2% [10/27 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (1995)	79.9% [4/20 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	16.2% [27/29 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	17.4% [19/22 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	20.8% [13/17 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	16.8% [5/29 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	10.9% [13/22 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	12.8% [5/17 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today (2014)	7.60 [1/26 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago (2014)	7.64 [3/26 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now (2014)	7.13 [1/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2014)	6.48 [11/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2004)	6.56 [10/29 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2014)	6.04 [14/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2004)	6.06 [16/29 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2014)	5.59 [21/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2004)	6.00 [19/29 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2014)	4.09 [22/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2004)	4.31 [19/29 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances (2014)	5.91 [19/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights (2014)	4.60 [21/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that country�fs national elections (2014)	2.82 [26/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote (2014)	5.05 [13/26 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone (2014)	6.61 [10/26 countries]

Politician> [14]

	Norway
Statutory number of members (As of February 16, 2023)	169 [23/38 countries]
Inhabitants per parliamentarian (2021)	30,769 [29/38 countries]
% of women in parliament (As of February 16, 2023)	46.15% [6/38 countries]
% of MPs 40 years of age or younger (As of February 16, 2023)	34.32% [4/38 countries]
Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) (2021)	38.9% [18/38 countries]
Average age of cabinet members (2018)	46.20 [34/35 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2014)	39.6% [4/26 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2010)	43.8% [3/29 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2004)	27.2% [14/29 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally (2010)	22.9% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2016)	10.8% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2006)	10.9% [22/23 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2014)	17.1% [26/26 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2004)	23.4% [29/29 countries]

Political party and organization> [10]

	Norway
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2014)	47.3% [3/26 countries]
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2004)	35.0% [12/29 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2014)	29.7% [25/26 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2004)	46.0% [20/29 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2014)	16.3% [3/26 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2004)	17.3% [4/27 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2001)	16.8% [4/20 countries]
% of those who think that people who vote for the party/the parties in government have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	17.1% [6/25 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2014)	4.20 [10/26 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2004)	4.11 [15/29 countries]

Parliament> [8]

	Norway
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2018)	85.6% [1/24 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2008)	73.3% [3/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (1998)	76.4% [2/26 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2016)	37.3% [2/25 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2006)	26.5% [6/23 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (1996)	28.7% [3/18 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2014)	16.2% [16/26 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2004)	12.0% [22/27 countries]

Political awareness> [41]

	Norway
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2016)	3.42 [2/24 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2006)	3.39 [4/25 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (1996)	3.19 [7/20 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2014)	66.0% [2/26 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2007)	37.9% [12/21 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2004)	64.7% [3/27 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is left (2014)	13.1% [14/26 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is center (2014)	35.6% [23/26 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is right (2014)	23.1% [5/26 countries]
Average of political position (2014)	5.35 [9/26 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	70.8% [1/26 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2004)	68.8% [2/29 countries]
% of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	77.1% [7/26 countries]
% of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information (2014)	2.4% [23/26 countries]
% of those who have expressed political views on the internet (2014)	18.5% [5/26 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2014)	44.8% [3/26 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2004)	47.5% [5/29 countries]
% of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	0.6% [1/26 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2014)	13.9% [23/26 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2006)	16.7% [25/25 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2004)	10.6% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (1996)	20.1% [16/20 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2016)	63.4% [5/25 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2014)	64.9% [6/26 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2006)	52.5% [9/23 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2004)	59.6% [11/27 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (1996)	51.1% [8/18 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2016)	37.6% [21/25 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2014)	24.8% [22/26 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2006)	45.0% [20/23 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2004)	36.3% [23/27 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (1996)	47.3% [14/18 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (2006)	17.7% [16/25 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (1996)	18.0% [13/20 countries]
% of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	5.5% [21/25 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2014)	35.5% [24/26 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2004)	46.7% [24/29 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2014)	5.64 [10/26 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2004)	5.55 [12/29 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2014)	5.62 [12/26 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2004)	5.68 [16/29 countries]

Political action> [30]

	Norway
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2014)	30.9% [14/26 countries]
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2004)	32.7% [17/29 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2014)	23.7% [8/26 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2004)	23.9% [11/29 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2014)	51.4% [5/26 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2004)	56.3% [7/29 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2014)	59.5% [12/26 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2004)	66.6% [11/29 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2014)	4.55 [14/26 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2004)	4.13 [22/29 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2014)	40.2% [1/26 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2004)	41.4% [1/29 countries]
% of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed (1996)	78.4% [5/18 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2016)	96.6% [2/25 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2006)	97.0% [1/23 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (1996)	95.2% [3/18 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2014)	25.7% [11/26 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2004)	25.6% [12/29 countries]
% of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed (1996)	58.1% [5/18 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2016)	93.9% [2/25 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2006)	90.7% [4/23 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (1996)	90.8% [2/18 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2016)	59.2% [12/25 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2006)	60.1% [8/23 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (1996)	53.5% [11/18 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	20.9% [11/26 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2004)	22.1% [5/27 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2016)	77.1% [5/25 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2006)	78.8% [2/23 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (1996)	76.6% [2/18 countries]

Public officials> [14]

	Norway
Employment in general government as % of total employment	30.69% (2018) [1/33 countries]
% of central government employees aged 55 years or older (2020)	26.53% [17/36 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2016)	47.6% [2/25 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2006)	34.9% [4/23 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (1996)	37.5% [2/18 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2014)	82.2% [2/25 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2004)	67.9% [9/29 countries]
Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) (2021)	98.1 [4/38 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2014)	63.0% [4/26 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2006)	38.1% [7/23 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2004)	59.4% [6/27 countries]
% of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption (2016)	11.5% [23/25 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2016)	88.8% [7/25 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2006)	89.7% [6/26 countries]

Public finance> [17]

	Norway
General government expenditures as % of GDP (2022)	43.4% [19/38 countries]
General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP (2022)	18.62% [1/38 countries]
General government gross debt as % of GDP (2022)	40% [31/38 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2016)	58.5% [12/25 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2006)	61.2% [14/23 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (1996)	66.2% [15/18 countries]
General government expenditures for General public services, as % of GDP (2020)	5.1% [20/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP (2020)	2.0% [8/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP (2020)	1.3% [25/30 countries]
General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP (2020)	8.0% [9/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP (2020)	1.0% [7/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP (2020)	0.9% [4/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP (2020)	9.6% [3/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP (2020)	2.0% [4/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	5.9% [8/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	5.9% [8/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP (2020)	22.3% [8/30 countries]

Tax> [24]

	Norway
General government revenues as % of GDP (2022)	64% [1/38 countries]
Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates (2021)	25.0% [2/35 countries]
Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) (2021)	22.00% [22/38 countries]
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP (2019)	16.3% [6/38 countries]
Social security contributions, % of GDP (2019)	10.6% [18/38 countries]
Taxes on property, % of GDP (2019)	1.3% [22/38 countries]
Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP (2019)	11.7% [16/38 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2019)	13.4% [17/20 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2016)	12.0% [20/25 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2009)	24.5% [12/30 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2006)	24.0% [10/23 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (1996)	24.6% [8/18 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2019)	51.1% [9/20 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2016)	56.2% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2009)	39.9% [26/30 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2006)	44.3% [14/23 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (1996)	46.4% [11/18 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2019)	80.3% [9/20 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2009)	69.0% [23/30 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (1999)	76.0% [16/21 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2014)	6.17 [11/26 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2004)	5.67 [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes (2016)	92.2% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often treat everyone in accordance with the law, regardless of their contacts or position in society (2016)	79.1% [1/25 countries]

Social security> [34]

	Norway
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2013)	87.3% [1/26 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2003)	63.9% [9/27 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (1995)	61.6% [6/20 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2016)	43.6% [24/25 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2006)	58.9% [15/23 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (1996)	57.0% [12/18 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2016)	99.3% [1/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2006)	98.6% [6/23 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2001)	98.9% [1/20 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (1996)	99.1% [2/18 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old (2006)	28.0% [14/23 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	88.4% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	5.4% [14/25 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	1.6% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	65.9% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	71.6% [7/31 countries]
% of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	11.8% [24/31 countries]
% of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	55.8% [3/31 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	20.2% [7/31 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	1.9% [17/31 countries]
% of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave (2012)	65.8% [6/31 countries]
% of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	0.8% [31/31 countries]
% of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	33.1% [22/31 countries]
% of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	0.5% [31/31 countries]
% of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	53.3% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	46.3% [15/31 countries]
% of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	59.2% [6/31 countries]
% of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country (2010)	2.6% [27/28 countries]
% of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor (2009)	7.0% [26/30 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2016)	79.4% [14/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2006)	81.5% [15/23 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (1996)	74.1% [16/18 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2014)	5.58 [11/26 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2004)	5.53 [15/29 countries]

Law and Justice> [11]

	Norway
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2016)	86.6% [2/25 countries]
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2006)	89.0% [1/23 countries]
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (1996)	92.0% [1/18 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2016)	46.1% [19/25 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2006)	54.3% [14/23 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (1996)	68.1% [4/18 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) (2000)	36.4% [9/11 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2014)	6.10 [15/26 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2004)	5.97 [18/29 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2018)	94.0% [1/24 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2008)	88.6% [2/30 countries]

Population> [16]

	Norway
Population (ten thousands) (2021)	540.8 [29/38 countries]
Popuation growth (annual) (2021)	0.5% [13/38 countries]
Popuation change in the last 20 years (2001-2021)	19.8% [14/38 countries]
0-14 years, % of the total population (2021)	17.1% [15/38 countries]
15-64 years, % of the total population (2021)	65.1% [14/38 countries]
65 years and over, % of the total population (2021)	17.8% [24/38 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years) (2020)	83.2 [3/38 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Female (years) (2020)	84.9 [8/38 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Male (years) (2020)	81.6 [2/38 countries]
Population density (per square kilometer) (2021)	14.8 [35/38 countries]
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) (2021)	19.5 [23/31 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2010)	64.7% [9/29 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2000)	64.3% [12/19 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (2019)	8.8% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (1999)	14.6% [21/21 countries]
% of those who think that younger people should be medically prioritized over older people (2011)	45.5% [12/25 countries]

Marriage and sex> [38]

	Norway
Crude marriage rate (marriages per 1,000 population)	3.3 (2020) [24/37 countries]
Crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 population)	1.8 (2020) [18/37 countries]
Relative divorce rate (ratio of divorces to marriages in the latest year) (2008-2020)	0.55 [14/37 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, men	72.5% (2018) [33/36 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, women	78.0% (2018) [35/36 countries]
% of those who have lived together without getting married (1994)	26.1% [4/17 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (2002)	80.4% [6/25 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1998)	9.6% [18/24 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1994)	77.7% [2/18 countries]
% of those who lived with their husband or wife before they got married (1994)	41.9% [3/18 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2012)	16.3% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2002)	16.8% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (1994)	17.7% [17/18 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (2002)	2.8% [22/25 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (1994)	1.8% [16/18 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2012)	31.2% [22/30 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2002)	42.3% [19/25 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (1994)	55.1% [13/18 countries]
% of those who think that the main purpose of marriage these days is to have children (1994)	25.4% [10/18 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2012)	81.6% [4/24 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2002)	79.0% [7/25 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1998)	15.5% [18/24 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1994)	74.0% [3/18 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2012)	51.6% [19/24 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2002)	55.9% [20/25 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (1994)	51.6% [15/18 countries]
% of those who think that the main advantage of marriage is that it gives financial security (1994)	20.7% [13/18 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2018)	50.2% [16/23 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2008)	57.1% [18/30 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1998)	55.8% [14/24 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1994)	69.7% [6/18 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (2008)	5.3% [21/30 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (1998)	6.2% [17/24 countries]
% of those who think that sex under 16 years old is always wrong (1994)	55.3% [11/18 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2018)	10.5% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2008)	24.1% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1998)	37.3% [17/24 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1994)	47.0% [13/18 countries]

Birth> [15]

	Norway
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) (2020)	1.48 [25/38 countries]
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people) (2020)	9.8 [22/38 countries]
Mean age of women at childbirth (2020)	31.4 [11/38 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (2012)	50.7% [6/25 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (1994)	51.2% [4/18 countries]
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) (2017)	2 [36/38 countries]
Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) (2020)	1.8 [34/38 countries]
Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020)	2 [33/38 countries]
Adolescent fertility rate (Births per 1,000 women aged 15-19) (2020)	5.0 [28/38 countries]
% of births outside of marriage (2018)	56.4% [7/37 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (2008)	13.2% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (1998)	17.8% [17/26 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2018)	21.8% [20/24 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2008)	40.3% [22/29 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (1998)	47.4% [13/26 countries]

Parent-child relations> [16]

	Norway
% of children (aged 0-17) living with a single parent	19.4% (2018) [14/34 countries]
% of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (2001)	59.9% [15/22 countries]
% of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents (2012)	59.8% [22/30 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (2012)	9.5% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (1994)	7.4% [18/19 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2012)	51.0% [8/23 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2002)	38.5% [17/27 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (1994)	35.8% [11/19 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2012)	88.5% [17/30 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2002)	87.0% [17/27 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (1994)	85.4% [11/19 countries]
% of those who think that children are a financial burden (2012)	10.4% [30/30 countries]
% of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not (2011)	31.3% [20/25 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex female couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	53.0% [7/23 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex male couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	49.0% [7/23 countries]
% of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society (2012)	40.1% [12/30 countries]

Family> [7]

	Norway
Total public social expenditure on families as % of GDP (2017)	3.35% [5/37 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2001)	63.3% [17/22 countries]
% of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them (2001)	29.5% [13/22 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2012)	5.53 [17/31 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2002)	5.55 [12/27 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with the relationships with family members (7 steps) (2018)	5.79 [10/24 countries]
Fathers' time spent on physical care and child supervision (as mothers=100) (Latest available year)	57.8 [2/20 countries]

Domestic problems> [1]

	Norway
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15?49 years subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime (%) (2018)	20% [22/35 countries]

Migration> [46]

	Norway
International migrant stock (% of immigrants in the population) (2020)	15.7% [13/38 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (2019)	53,882 [16/38 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (per 10,000 people) (2019)	100.8 [6/38 countries]
% of those who experience migration (2008)	87.4% [5/30 countries]
% of those who experience migration (2001)	61.9% [12/20 countries]
% of those who experience international migration (2008)	15.5% [9/30 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2013)	11.5% [11/26 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2003)	7.1% [15/27 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (1995)	7.8% [9/20 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2013)	57.8% [11/26 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2003)	71.3% [3/27 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (1995)	62.6% [11/20 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2013)	71.7% [2/26 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2003)	78.9% [1/27 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (1995)	69.2% [3/20 countries]
% of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country (2010)	6.6% [9/28 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between domestic-born and foreign-born (2019)	38.4% [15/20 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2013)	52.8% [4/26 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2003)	30.5% [18/27 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (1995)	13.2% [17/20 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2013)	11.7% [26/26 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2003)	14.9% [26/27 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (1995)	20.3% [18/20 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2013)	50.3% [9/26 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2003)	42.4% [17/27 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (1995)	52.1% [12/20 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2013)	50.9% [15/26 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2003)	61.1% [3/26 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (1995)	67.1% [2/20 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2013)	15.9% [25/26 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2003)	16.8% [23/26 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (1995)	20.4% [14/20 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants should give up original culture and adopt their culture (2013)	10.8% [10/26 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2013)	21.1% [20/26 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2003)	20.2% [23/27 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (1995)	24.8% [17/20 countries]
% of those who agree that their country's culture is generally undermined by immigrants (2013)	25.6% [15/26 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2013)	23.4% [21/26 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2003)	29.8% [18/27 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (1995)	39.3% [10/20 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2013)	34.4% [20/26 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2003)	37.5% [23/27 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2013)	85.2% [1/26 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2003)	90.0% [1/27 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants should have equal access to public education (2013)	92.5% [1/26 countries]
% of those who think that people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	34.7% [3/26 countries]

National economy> [14]

	Norway
GDP (current US$, billions) (2021)	482.437 [19/38 countries]
GDP per capita (current US$) (2021)	89,090 [4/38 countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$) (2021)	70,825 [4/38 countries]
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (2021)	84,090 [2/37 countries]
Labour Productivity (GDP per hour worked, current PPP US$) (2020)	85.6 [5/35 countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP (2015)	15.1% [18/38 countries]
% of those who think that the economy is the most important issue for their country (2010)	9.4% [26/28 countries]
Total reserves (includes gold, 100 million US$) (2021)	843 [16/38 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2016)	75.8% [17/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2006)	77.8% [15/23 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (1996)	79.9% [14/18 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2013)	91.6% [1/26 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2003)	71.7% [8/27 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (1995)	79.6% [5/20 countries]

Saving and investment> [2]

	Norway
Share prices (10 years ago as 100) (2021)	826 [4/36 countries]
% of currency and deposits in household financial assets	26.2% (2021) [25/36 countries]

Price and interest> [27]

	Norway
Price level index - Gross Domestic Product [= the whole national economy] (OECD=100) (2017)	138 [2/38 countries]
Price level index - Food (OECD=100) (2017)	149 [3/38 countries]
Price level index - Bread and cereals (OECD=100) (2017)	154 [1/38 countries]
Price level index - Meat (OECD=100) (2017)	157 [4/38 countries]
Price level index - Fish (OECD=100) (2017)	112 [13/38 countries]
Price level index - Milk, cheese and eggs (OECD=100) (2017)	160 [4/38 countries]
Price level index - Fruits, vegetables, potatoes (OECD=100) (2017)	140 [4/38 countries]
Price level index - Non-alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	167 [1/38 countries]
Price level index - Alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	223 [2/38 countries]
Price level index - Tobacco (OECD=100) (2017)	244 [3/38 countries]
Price level index - Clothing and footwear (OECD=100) (2017)	136 [3/38 countries]
Price level index - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (OECD=100) (2017)	138 [10/38 countries]
Price level index - Hospital services (OECD=100) (2017)	139 [3/38 countries]
Price level index - Transport (OECD=100) (2017)	161 [1/38 countries]
Price level index - Communication (OECD=100) (2017)	96 [12/38 countries]
Price level index - Recreation and culture (OECD=100) (2017)	149 [3/38 countries]
Price level index - Education (OECD=100) (2017)	170 [5/38 countries]
Price level index - Restaurants and hotels (OECD=100) (2017)	163 [2/38 countries]
Price level index - Construction (OECD=100) (2017)	130 [8/38 countries]
Price level index - Services in total (OECD=100) (2017)	151 [3/38 countries]
Long-term interest rate (2021)	1.40% [11/36 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2016)	83.4% [11/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2006)	89.5% [7/23 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (1996)	89.8% [6/18 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	9.4% [27/29 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	12.9% [16/22 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	8.7% [15/17 countries]

Income inequality> [38]

	Norway
Income inequality (gini coefficient) (2018)	0.262 [5/35 countries]
Poverty rate after taxes and transfers (% of those below 50% of the current median income) (2018)	8.4% [27/35 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (2009)	51.9% [20/30 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (1999)	57.6% [15/20 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2019)	13.1% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that it will be difficult for their household to make ends meet for the next 12 months (2019)	13.2% [19/20 countries]
% of those who skip a meal because there is not enough money once a month or more (2019)	6.2% [8/20 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	72.2% [11/31 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	76.2% [10/27 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	16.9% [19/31 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	12.9% [19/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2012)	17.4% [17/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2002)	13.8% [16/27 countries]
% of those who think that the income distribution of their country is unfair (2019)	57.7% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2019)	67.2% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2009)	62.2% [30/30 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (1999)	72.5% [16/21 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot poorer than them every day (2019)	13.3% [18/20 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot richer than them every day (2019)	15.1% [12/20 countries]
Extent of anger at differences in wealth (2019)	4.45 [18/20 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2019)	14.5% [17/20 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2009)	17.0% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (1999)	15.2% [21/21 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2019)	68.8% [9/20 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2010)	55.8% [23/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2009)	53.1% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2000)	67.0% [9/20 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1999)	61.9% [14/21 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1996)	56.7% [12/18 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1993)	58.1% [10/16 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2016)	78.2% [16/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2006)	74.1% [13/23 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (1998)	81.2% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (1996)	73.2% [9/18 countries]
% of those who think that politicians do not care about reducing the differences in income (2019)	53.7% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in reducing the differences in income (2019)	10.8% [4/20 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2001)	63.3% [17/22 countries]
% of those who think that people with money should be left to enjoy it (2000)	59.3% [7/11 countries]

Social inequality> [30]

	Norway
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	2.8% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	1.9% [29/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (1999)	3.2% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	9.7% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	10.9% [29/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (1999)	11.3% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	24.8% [11/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	22.3% [12/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (1999)	19.8% [11/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2019)	54.2% [1/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2009)	58.7% [1/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (1999)	57.9% [1/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	8.6% [1/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	6.2% [1/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (1999)	7.8% [1/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	0.4% [14/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	0.4% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (1999)	0.6% [16/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	2.2% [18/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	2.6% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (1999)	3.7% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	9.4% [18/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	9.6% [23/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (1999)	7.2% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2019)	58.9% [3/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2009)	62.7% [3/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (1999)	56.9% [3/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	29.1% [6/20 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	24.7% [10/30 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (1999)	31.6% [5/20 countries]

Social position> [51]

	Norway
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	10.3% [12/20 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	15.5% [2/30 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (1999)	13.7% [4/21 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	81.9% [2/20 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	77.9% [14/30 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (1999)	78.6% [6/21 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	49.0% [9/19 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	52.5% [4/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	10.9% [18/19 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	7.6% [27/27 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	7.7% [11/20 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	6.6% [29/30 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (1999)	7.8% [21/21 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	7.7% [16/20 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	10.9% [11/30 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	77.5% [1/20 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	75.9% [3/30 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	14.7% [12/20 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	13.2% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the upper class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	18.3% [12/20 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the middle class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	74.0% [4/20 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the lower class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	7.6% [15/20 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (2009)	45.8% [12/30 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (1999)	42.7% [14/21 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (2009)	21.4% [16/30 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (1999)	23.7% [13/21 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (2009)	33.8% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (1999)	38.1% [19/21 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	15.1% [13/20 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	10.8% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	10.8% [21/21 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	18.1% [18/20 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	15.0% [29/30 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	52.3% [17/20 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	50.0% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that having ambition is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	87.4% [4/30 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	74.4% [7/20 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	80.8% [9/30 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	33.6% [15/20 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	34.0% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	33.3% [20/21 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	7.4% [14/20 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	9.4% [24/30 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	2.0% [12/20 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	1.4% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	12.1% [8/20 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	14.2% [8/30 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	4.8% [16/20 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	3.6% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	8.9% [14/20 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	6.8% [23/30 countries]

Manufacturing> [3]

	Norway
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)	5.5% (2021) [36/38 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in manufacturing	62.0% (2019) [12/34 countries]
% of employment of large companies (250 and more employees) in manufacturing	38.0% (2019) [23/34 countries]

Services> [3]

	Norway
Tourism, % of GDP	3.6% (2019) [7/13 countries]
Tourism, employment, % of total employment	7.1% (2019) [17/31 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	65.3% (2019) [20/32 countries]

Financial sector> [0]

Companies> [12]

	Norway
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2018)	85.0% [1/24 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2008)	79.5% [6/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (1998)	72.7% [11/26 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2010)	34.0% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2000)	36.3% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (1993)	45.4% [11/16 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies comply with laws and regulations (2016)	82.7% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies try to avoid paying their taxes (2016)	38.9% [25/25 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2013)	38.2% [23/26 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2003)	48.4% [22/27 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2014)	45.9% [10/26 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2004)	38.5% [14/29 countries]

Starting business> [2]

	Norway
New business density (new registrations per 1,000 people ages 15-64) (2020)	9.44 [7/31 countries]
Cost of business start-up procedures (% of GNI per capita) (2019)	0.8% [27/38 countries]

Industrial policy> [9]

	Norway
% of those who think that business, banks and industry have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	25.2% [17/25 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2016)	41.4% [18/25 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2006)	43.9% [17/23 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (1996)	46.2% [13/18 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2016)	89.5% [5/25 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2006)	89.8% [8/23 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (1996)	84.6% [10/18 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for declining industries to protect jobs (2016)	62.3% [11/25 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for declining industries to protect jobs (2006)	55.7% [14/23 countries]

Employment> [26]

	Norway
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (2021)	82.1% [13/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (2021)	77.7% [5/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 35-44) (2021)	90.3% [35/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 35-44) (2021)	85.4% [11/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), men (2021)	78.9% [5/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), women (2021)	70.2% [5/38 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	2.0% [30/38 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	2.0% [30/38 countries]
Employment in industry (% of total employment) (2019)	19.4% [25/38 countries]
Employment in services (% of total employment) (2019)	78.5% [9/38 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male and female	32.8% (2021) [22/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male	34.1% (2021) [21/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: female	31.4% (2021) [23/34 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2015)	74.0% [11/27 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2005)	76.6% [3/24 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (1997)	76.5% [10/20 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2015)	58.8% [6/27 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2005)	47.6% [8/24 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (1997)	34.7% [15/20 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2016)	72.2% [12/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2006)	78.7% [9/23 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (1998)	87.1% [11/24 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (1996)	80.7% [7/18 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (2016)	87.9% [4/25 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (2006)	85.9% [12/23 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (1996)	85.7% [9/18 countries]

Female employment> [58]

	Norway
Gender wage gap (comparison of median)	4.8% (2020) [23/27 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for promoting equality between men and women (2016)	89.4% [9/25 countries]
Share of female managers	33.5% (2021) [21/34 countries]
Female share of the directors of the largest publicly listed companies (2021)	41.5% [4/37 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2018)	3.4% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2012)	5.2% [24/24 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2008)	6.0% [29/30 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2002)	9.5% [26/27 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1998)	12.9% [25/26 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1994)	15.6% [17/19 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2012)	60.1% [4/24 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2002)	50.8% [4/27 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1998)	55.7% [2/26 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1994)	42.4% [5/19 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2012)	84.4% [4/24 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2002)	72.3% [17/27 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (1994)	60.4% [12/19 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2012)	23.2% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2002)	24.6% [26/27 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (1994)	32.2% [15/19 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2012)	16.0% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2002)	21.3% [27/27 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (1994)	31.5% [14/19 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2012)	73.3% [9/24 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2002)	62.4% [19/27 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (1994)	55.1% [14/19 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2012)	68.5% [2/24 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2002)	55.5% [2/27 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (1994)	44.1% [4/19 countries]
% of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave (2012)	42.8% [9/31 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. (2012)	52.5% [3/31 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave (2012)	4.5% [28/31 countries]
% of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	10.4% [14/31 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2012)	32.6% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2002)	13.7% [13/25 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (1994)	7.7% [11/19 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	25.7% [3/31 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work part-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	21.5% [5/31 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2012)	12.5% [27/31 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2002)	31.4% [19/25 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (1994)	44.8% [14/19 countries]
% of those who think that mother should stay at home and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	9.5% [29/31 countries]
% of those who think that mother should work part-time and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	42.4% [15/31 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that both mother and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	46.7% [14/31 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that father stay at home and mother work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	17.8% [24/30 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that mother stay at home and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	17.8% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2012)	66.4% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2002)	35.7% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (1994)	25.2% [10/19 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2012)	1.6% [29/31 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2002)	6.9% [20/25 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (1994)	10.6% [12/19 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	50.2% [24/31 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	48.8% [21/27 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (1994)	47.7% [18/19 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	53.7% [4/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2002)	53.3% [3/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (1994)	54.4% [2/19 countries]

Self-employment> [6]

	Norway
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, men, % of total employed	5.1% (2020) [28/31 countries]
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, women, % of total employed	2.7% (2020) [31/31 countries]
% of those who think that employees have more job security than the self-employed (2005)	50.4% [19/24 countries]
% of those who think that being an employee interferes more with family life than self-employment (2005)	9.5% [23/24 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (2005)	71.3% [4/24 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (1997)	73.1% [1/20 countries]

Non-regular employment> [7]

	Norway
Part-time employment - male	13.6% (2021) [4/37 countries]
Part-time employment - female	27.9% (2021) [12/37 countries]
Temporary employment - male as % of dependent employment	7.9% (2021) [26/36 countries]
Temporary employment - female as % of dependent employment	10.9% (2021) [21/36 countries]
Temporary employment - 15-24 years as % of dependent employment	30.4% (2021) [21/36 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2015)	67.8% [9/27 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2005)	68.2% [8/24 countries]

Side business> [2]

	Norway
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2015)	20.9% [8/27 countries]
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2005)	18.9% [8/24 countries]

Recruitment and job change> [17]

	Norway
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (2015)	21.1% [15/27 countries]
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (2005)	24.4% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (1997)	42.4% [2/20 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (2015)	29.2% [10/27 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (2005)	24.4% [19/24 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (1997)	21.2% [12/20 countries]
% of those who would change their present type of work for something different if given the chance (2015)	24.5% [27/27 countries]
% of those who would change their present type of work for something different if given the chance (1997)	27.1% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think that it is likely that they will try to find a job with another firm or organization within the next 12 months (2015)	22.5% [17/27 countries]
% of those who think that it is likely that they will try to find a job with another firm or organization within the next 12 months (2005)	28.5% [9/24 countries]
% of those who think that it is likely that they will try to find a job with another firm or organization within the next 12 months (1997)	23.5% [9/20 countries]
% of those who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	35.7% [17/27 countries]
% of the men who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	37.6% [9/27 countries]
% of the women who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	34.0% [20/27 countries]
% of those who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	28.5% [23/27 countries]
% of the men who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	26.3% [23/27 countries]
% of the women who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	30.4% [24/27 countries]

Work preference> [48]

	Norway
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (2015)	48.7% [25/27 countries]
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (2005)	93.3% [16/24 countries]
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (1997)	94.3% [10/20 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (2015)	5.7% [27/27 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (2005)	69.8% [21/24 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (1997)	68.8% [16/20 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (2015)	7.6% [26/27 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (2005)	51.6% [20/24 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (1997)	52.9% [16/20 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (2015)	45.5% [17/27 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (2005)	97.8% [2/24 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (1997)	97.6% [5/20 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (2015)	23.1% [21/27 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (2005)	81.5% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (1997)	80.7% [7/20 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (2015)	17.6% [26/27 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (2005)	65.0% [22/24 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (1997)	65.6% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (2015)	17.2% [25/27 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (2005)	62.1% [22/24 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (1997)	63.9% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (2015)	15.9% [19/27 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (2005)	61.1% [13/24 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (1997)	56.2% [10/20 countries]
% of those who think that it is important for a job to involve personal contact with other people (2015)	27.2% [15/27 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (2015)	74.7% [8/27 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (2005)	62.1% [16/24 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (1997)	70.4% [2/20 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (2015)	28.9% [12/27 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (2005)	18.4% [18/24 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (1997)	17.4% [11/20 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (2015)	17.0% [23/27 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (2005)	12.9% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (1997)	14.3% [15/20 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (2015)	83.6% [5/27 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (2005)	78.2% [8/24 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (1997)	74.5% [10/20 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (2015)	88.2% [4/27 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (2005)	85.2% [5/24 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (1997)	84.8% [6/20 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (2015)	78.8% [10/27 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (2005)	70.7% [14/24 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (1997)	71.1% [9/20 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (2015)	79.6% [6/27 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (2005)	70.6% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (1997)	70.9% [10/20 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives personal contact with other people (2015)	91.4% [11/27 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives a chance to improve their skills (2005)	76.3% [3/22 countries]

Unemployment> [21]

	Norway
Unemployment rate: all ages, male and female (2021)	4.5% [28/38 countries]
Unemployment rate: all ages, male (2021)	4.8% [27/38 countries]
Unemployment rate: all ages, female (2021)	4.3% [29/38 countries]
Unemployment rate: 15-24 years old, male and female (2021)	12.6% [22/38 countries]
Long-term (1 year and over) unemployment rate: all ages, male and female	24.1% (2021) [24/37 countries]
Long-term (1 year and over) unemployment rate: all ages, male	24.2% (2021) [25/37 countries]
Long-term (1 year and over) unemployment rate: all ages, female	24.0% (2021) [22/37 countries]
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (2015)	17.2% [22/27 countries]
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (2005)	16.9% [18/24 countries]
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (1997)	11.5% [20/20 countries]
% of those willing to move within the country not to lose job (2015)	16.1% [22/27 countries]
% of those willing to move to a different country not to lose job (2015)	12.0% [25/27 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2019)	81.0% [1/20 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2016)	89.3% [2/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2009)	77.2% [14/30 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2006)	88.5% [4/23 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (1996)	92.7% [2/18 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in unemployment benefits (2016)	16.2% [22/25 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in unemployment benefits (2006)	52.1% [6/23 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in unemployment benefits (1996)	19.6% [15/18 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the policy against unemployment (2006)	52.6% [3/25 countries]

Labor policy> [1]

	Norway
Public expenditure for active labor policy, % of GDP	0.40% (2019) [14/32 countries]

Working time> [39]

	Norway
Average annual hours actually worked per worker	1,427 (2021) [34/38 countries]
Time spent for paid work or study (men and women, minutes per day per person, including commuting time)	241.3 (2010/11) [21/30 countries]
Time spent for paid work or study (men, minutes per day per person, including commuting time)	277.4 (2010/11) [21/30 countries]
Time spent for paid work or study (women, minutes per day per person, including commuting time)	200.0 (2010/11) [21/30 countries]
Time spent for commuting (men and women, minutes per day per person)	29.7 (2010/11) [10/30 countries]
Time spent for commuting (men, minutes per day per person)	35.8 (2010/11) [9/30 countries]
Time spent for commuting (women, minutes per day per person)	22.8 (2010/11) [17/30 countries]
% of those who are in favour of reducing the working week to create more jobs (2016)	29.8% [22/25 countries]
% of those who are in favour of reducing the working week to create more jobs (2006)	28.9% [20/23 countries]
% of those who are in favour of reducing the working week to create more jobs (1996)	45.4% [11/18 countries]
% of those willing to accept longer commuting to avoid unemployment (2015)	47.1% [16/27 countries]
% of those willing to accept longer commuting to avoid unemployment (2005)	45.6% [16/24 countries]
% of those who prefer to work longer hours and earn more money (2015)	15.7% [26/27 countries]
% of those who prefer to work longer hours and earn more money (2005)	14.2% [21/22 countries]
% of those who prefer to work longer hours and earn more money (1997)	11.6% [19/20 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (2015)	76.2% [1/27 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (2005)	75.4% [1/24 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (1997)	73.5% [2/20 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (2015)	8.2% [11/27 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (2005)	10.4% [10/24 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (1997)	15.4% [2/20 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (2007)	15.0% [17/24 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (2005)	18.6% [11/24 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (1997)	17.5% [14/20 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (2007)	43.2% [9/24 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (2005)	38.3% [8/24 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (1997)	40.0% [4/20 countries]
% of those who always/ often work at home during usual working hours (2015)	15.6% [7/26 countries]
% of those who always/ often work on weekends (2015)	29.7% [18/26 countries]
% of those who have a regular schedule or shift (2015)	76.1% [14/27 countries]
% of those who cannot decide themselves when to start/ finish work (2015)	42.2% [22/27 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves when to start/ finish work (2015)	57.8% [6/27 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves when to start/ finish work (2005)	55.4% [6/22 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves when to start/ finish work (1997)	51.0% [7/18 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves how to organize work (2015)	23.3% [19/27 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves how to organize work (2005)	76.9% [8/22 countries]
% of those who enjoy 5 or less days of leave (2007)	28.4% [17/24 countries]
% of those who enjoy more than 20 days of leave (2007)	55.1% [3/24 countries]
% of those who can take an hour or two off during working hours (2015)	70.6% [11/27 countries]

Wages> [26]

	Norway
% of those who think their pay is less than is just (2009)	54.7% [17/30 countries]
% of those who think their pay is less than is just (1999)	61.2% [14/20 countries]
% of those willing to accept lower pay to avoid unemployment (2015)	54.2% [6/27 countries]
% of those willing to accept lower pay to avoid unemployment (2005)	43.4% [11/24 countries]
% of those who think how much responsibility goes with the job is very important in deciding pay (2019)	75.8% [11/19 countries]
% of those who think how much responsibility goes with the job is very important in deciding pay (2009)	76.0% [22/30 countries]
% of those who think how much responsibility goes with the job is very important in deciding pay (1999)	68.5% [18/21 countries]
% of those who think that whether the job requires supervising others is important in deciding pay (1999)	89.7% [11/20 countries]
% of those who think that the number of years spent in education and training is very important in deciding pay (2019)	47.7% [11/19 countries]
% of those who think that the number of years spent in education and training is very important in deciding pay (2009)	46.0% [22/30 countries]
% of those who think that the number of years spent in education and training is very important in deciding pay (1999)	43.7% [18/21 countries]
% of those who think that the number of years spent in education and training is very important in deciding pay (1997)	47.2% [10/20 countries]
% of those who think how long the person has been with the firm is important in deciding pay (1997)	81.1% [5/18 countries]
% of those who think what is needed to support a family is very important in deciding pay (2009)	30.3% [26/30 countries]
% of those who think what is needed to support a family is very important in deciding pay (1999)	45.9% [13/21 countries]
% of those who think what is needed to support a family is very important in deciding pay (1997)	11.1% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think whether the person has children to support is very important in deciding pay (2019)	16.6% [16/19 countries]
% of those who think whether the person has children to support is very important in deciding pay (2009)	24.4% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think whether the person has children to support is very important in deciding pay (1999)	37.8% [13/21 countries]
% of those who think how well he or she does the job is very important in deciding pay (2019)	72.7% [18/19 countries]
% of those who think how well he or she does the job is very important in deciding pay (2009)	75.0% [27/29 countries]
% of those who think how well he or she does the job is very important in deciding pay (1999)	75.4% [19/21 countries]
% of those who think how well he or she does the job is very important in deciding pay (1997)	64.7% [20/20 countries]
% of those who think how hard he or she works at the job is very important in deciding pay (2009)	75.0% [20/30 countries]
% of those who think how hard he or she works at the job is very important in deciding pay (1999)	75.6% [13/21 countries]
% of those who agree that private companies are responsible for reducing the differences in pay (2019)	64.0% [10/20 countries]

Work motivation> [25]

	Norway
% of those who often arrive at work too tired to function well because of the household work (2012)	0.7% [28/31 countries]
% of those who often arrive at work too tired to function well because of the household work (2002)	0.6% [25/27 countries]
% of those who often find it difficult to concentrate at work because of family responsibilities (2012)	1.5% [22/31 countries]
% of those who often find it difficult to concentrate at work because of family responsibilities (2002)	0.9% [24/27 countries]
Degree of job satisfaction (2015)	4.43 [11/27 countries]
Degree of job satisfaction (2012)	5.37 [7/31 countries]
Degree of job satisfaction (2005)	4.28 [11/24 countries]
Degree of job satisfaction (2002)	4.20 [9/27 countries]
Degree of job satisfaction (1997)	422.1% [9/20 countries]
% of those satisfied with job (5 choices) (Ž¿–â�F‘S‘Ì“I‚É‚Ý‚Ä�A‚ ‚È‚½‚ÍŒ»�Ý‚ÌŽdŽ–‚É‚Ç‚Ì’ö“x–ž‘«‚µ‚Ä‚¢‚Ü‚·‚©�B ‘I‘ðŽˆ�F�u”ñ�í‚É–ž‘«�v�u–ž‘«�v�u‚Ç‚¿‚ç‚Å‚à‚È‚¢�v�u•s–ž�v�u”ñ�í‚É•s–ž�v ƒf�[ƒ^�F�u”ñ�í‚É–ž‘«�v�u–ž‘«�v‚ÌŠ„�‡)	70.3% [1/12 countries]
% of those who always/ often find work stressful (2015)	41.5% [7/27 countries]
% of those who always/ often find work stressful (2005)	36.0% [10/24 countries]
% of those who always/ often find work stressful (1997)	36.5% [10/19 countries]
% of those who agree to the idea that a job is just a way of earning money (2015)	8.5% [27/27 countries]
% of those who agree to the idea that a job is just a way of earning money (2005)	12.8% [24/24 countries]
% of those who agree to the idea that a job is just a way of earning money (1997)	11.6% [20/20 countries]
% of those who agree to the idea that they would enjoy having a paid job even if they did not need the money (2015)	80.4% [1/27 countries]
% of those who agree to the idea that they would enjoy having a paid job even if they did not need the money (2005)	75.8% [1/24 countries]
% of those who agree to the idea that they would enjoy having a paid job even if they did not need the money (1997)	73.8% [3/20 countries]
% of men who prefer no paid job at all (2015)	5.4% [19/27 countries]
% of men who prefer no paid job at all (2005)	2.9% [20/24 countries]
% of men who prefer no paid job at all (1997)	2.5% [17/20 countries]
% of women who prefer no paid job at all (2015)	5.8% [22/27 countries]
% of women who prefer no paid job at all (2005)	2.3% [22/24 countries]
% of women who prefer no paid job at all (1997)	4.9% [15/20 countries]

Skills> [7]

	Norway
% of those who can make much use of their past work experience and /or job skills in their present job (2015)	74.3% [8/27 countries]
% of those who can make much use of their past work experience and /or job skills in their present job (2005)	67.2% [10/24 countries]
% of those who can make much use of their past work experience and /or job skills in their present job (1997)	69.5% [7/20 countries]
% of those who have got training to improve job skills over the past 12 months (2015)	56.9% [6/27 countries]
% of those who have got training to improve job skills over the past 12 months (2005)	54.0% [9/24 countries]
% of those willing to accept a job that requires new skills to avoid unemployment (2015)	86.2% [13/27 countries]
% of those willing to accept a job that requires new skills to avoid unemployment (2005)	87.8% [4/24 countries]

Workplace> [17]

	Norway
% of those who describe relations at their workplace between workmates/colleagues as good (2015)	92.5% [3/27 countries]
% of those who describe relations at their workplace between workmates/colleagues as good (2005)	91.1% [3/22 countries]
% of those who describe relations at their workplace between workmates/colleagues as good (1997)	90.7% [3/20 countries]
% of those who often share work-related information with co-workers (2011-2017)	72.7% [1/28 countries]
% of those who often learn new work-related things from co-workers or supervisors (2011-2017)	45.8% [1/28 countries]
% of those who are willing to work harder than they have to in order to help their firm/ organization succeed (2015)	67.8% [7/27 countries]
% of those who are willing to work harder than they have to in order to help their firm/ organization succeed (2005)	60.6% [15/24 countries]
% of those who are willing to work harder than they have to in order to help their firm/ organization succeed (1997)	60.1% [13/20 countries]
% of those who are proud to be working for the current firm or organization (2015)	77.8% [4/27 countries]
% of those who are proud to be working for the current firm or organization (2005)	68.0% [13/24 countries]
% of those who are proud to be working for the current firm or organization (1997)	63.4% [10/20 countries]
% of those who have been discriminated against with regard to work (2015)	11.8% [24/27 countries]
% of the men who have been discriminated against with regard to work (2015)	12.3% [22/27 countries]
% of the women who have been discriminated against with regard to work (2015)	11.4% [25/27 countries]
% of those who have been harassed by their superiors or co-workers at their job (2015)	13.8% [12/27 countries]
% of the men who have been harassed by their superiors or co-workers at their job (2015)	10.5% [14/27 countries]
% of the women who have been harassed by their superiors or co-workers at their job (2015)	16.7% [12/27 countries]

Industrial relations> [16]

	Norway
Trade union participation (% of total employment)	50.4% (2019) [5/38 countries]
% of those who belong to a trade union, business, or professional association (2014)	54.2% [4/26 countries]
% of those who belong to a trade union, business, or professional association (2004)	52.7% [4/29 countries]
% of those who belong to a trade union, business, or professional association (2001)	44.2% [3/22 countries]
Strikes (the total number of working days lost because of strikes per 1000 employees) (2000-2004)	76 [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that workers need strong trade unions to protect their interests (2015)	69.2% [12/27 countries]
% of those who think that strong trade unions are bad for the economy of their country (2015)	11.5% [24/27 countries]
% of those who think that trade unions have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	11.8% [4/25 countries]
% of those who think that trade unions are very important for the job security of employees (2005)	62.9% [9/22 countries]
% of those who think that the working conditions of employees would be much worse without trade unions (2005)	66.2% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between management and workers (2019)	16.3% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between management and workers (2009)	20.5% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between management and workers (1999)	20.6% [20/20 countries]
% of those who describe relations at their workplace between management and employees as good (2015)	69.6% [18/27 countries]
% of those who describe relations at their workplace between management and employees as good (2005)	68.0% [12/22 countries]
% of those who describe relations at their workplace between management and employees as good (1997)	66.5% [11/18 countries]

Work accident> [5]

	Norway
% of those who always/ often have to do hard physical work (2015)	20.5% [26/27 countries]
% of those who always/ often have to do hard physical work (2005)	19.9% [18/24 countries]
% of those who always/ often have to do hard physical work (1997)	23.6% [10/20 countries]
% of those who always/ often work in dangerous conditions (2005)	11.9% [12/24 countries]
% of those who always/ often work in dangerous conditions (1997)	12.8% [9/20 countries]

Housework> [94]

	Norway
Time spent for routine housework (men and women, minutes per day per person)	82.9 (2010/11) [28/30 countries]
Time spent for routine housework (men, minutes per day per person)	55.7 (2010/11) [24/30 countries]
Time spent for routine housework (women, minutes per day per person)	114.0 (2010/11) [30/30 countries]
Time spent for shopping (men and women, minutes per day per person)	20.4 (2010/11) [21/30 countries]
Time spent for shopping (men, minutes per day per person)	15.5 (2010/11) [21/30 countries]
Time spent for shopping (women, minutes per day per person)	26.1 (2010/11) [19/30 countries]
Time spent for child care (men and women, minutes per day per person)	23.3 (2010/11) [14/25 countries]
Time spent for child care (men, minutes per day per person)	13.6 (2010/11) [15/25 countries]
Time spent for child care (women, minutes per day per person)	34.3 (2010/11) [12/25 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time doing household work (2007)	22.1% [7/22 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time doing household work (2005)	25.2% [7/24 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time doing household work (1997)	27.8% [5/18 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time doing household work (2007)	27.8% [14/24 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time doing household work (2005)	25.7% [14/24 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time doing household work (1997)	23.2% [10/18 countries]
% of men who think that they do less than their fair share of the household work (2012)	42.2% [14/31 countries]
% of men who think that they do less than their fair share of the household work (2002)	49.8% [5/27 countries]
% of women who think that they do more than their fair share of the household work (2012)	50.2% [20/31 countries]
% of women who think that they do more than their fair share of the household work (2002)	48.6% [20/27 countries]
% of women who say that they prepare meals (2012)	58.9% [28/31 countries]
% of women who say that they prepare meals (2002)	65.1% [24/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners prepare meals (2012)	33.2% [1/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners prepare meals (2002)	29.5% [2/27 countries]
% of women who say that they do the laundry of the family (2012)	81.8% [21/31 countries]
% of women who say that they do the laundry of the family (2002)	84.6% [15/27 countries]
% of women who say that they do the laundry of the family (1994)	84.2% [15/19 countries]
% of those who say that both partners do the laundry of the family (2012)	15.8% [9/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners do the laundry of the family (2002)	15.5% [5/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners do the laundry of the family (1994)	15.3% [7/19 countries]
% of women who say that they clean the house (2012)	66.7% [24/31 countries]
% of women who say that they clean the house (2002)	71.8% [11/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners clean the house (2012)	27.9% [8/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners clean the house (2002)	28.9% [9/27 countries]
% of men who say that they mostly decide how to raise children (2012)	1.4% [27/31 countries]
% of women who say that they mostly decide how to raise children (2012)	28.8% [26/31 countries]
% of those who says that both partners decide how to raise children together (2012)	57.6% [14/30 countries]
% of those who think private childcare providers should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	20.1% [8/31 countries]
% of those who think family members should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	18.8% [27/31 countries]
% of those who think family members should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	24.4% [28/31 countries]
% of those who think private providers should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	7.9% [10/31 countries]
% of those who think that the elderly people themselves or their family should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	28.4% [25/31 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	50.2% [24/31 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	48.8% [21/27 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (1994)	47.7% [18/19 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	53.7% [4/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2002)	53.3% [3/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (1994)	54.4% [2/19 countries]
% of women who say that they manage all the money of their family (2012)	2.6% [28/31 countries]
% of women who say that they manage all the money of their family (2002)	1.2% [27/27 countries]
% of women who say that they manage all the money of their family (1994)	2.2% [19/19 countries]
% of men who say that they manage all the money of their family (2012)	3.4% [28/31 countries]
% of men who say that they manage all the money of their family (2002)	2.5% [23/27 countries]
% of men who say that they manage all the money of their family (1994)	2.8% [17/19 countries]
% of those who say that both pool and manage all the money of their family (2012)	52.7% [17/31 countries]
% of those who say that both pool and manage all the money of their family (2002)	62.7% [11/27 countries]
% of those who say that both pool and manage all the money of their family (1994)	65.8% [5/19 countries]
% of those who say that both pool and manage part of the money of their family (2012)	30.7% [3/31 countries]
% of those who say that both pool and manage part of the money of their family (2002)	23.2% [3/27 countries]
% of those who say that both pool and manage part of the money of their family (1994)	20.4% [3/19 countries]
% of those who say that each partner manages their own money (2012)	11.6% [13/31 countries]
% of those who say that each partner manages their own money (2002)	10.8% [7/27 countries]
% of those who say that each partner manages their own money (1994)	9.6% [5/19 countries]
% of women who say that they shop for groceries (2012)	47.4% [20/31 countries]
% of women who say that they shop for groceries (2002)	49.0% [20/27 countries]
% of women who say that they shop for groceries (1994)	43.9% [17/19 countries]
% of men who say that they shop for groceries (2012)	18.9% [8/31 countries]
% of men who say that they shop for groceries (2002)	13.8% [10/27 countries]
% of men who say that they shop for groceries (1994)	11.8% [5/19 countries]
% of those who say that both partners shop for groceries (2012)	46.6% [10/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners shop for groceries (2002)	48.1% [5/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners shop for groceries (1994)	50.2% [2/19 countries]
% of men who say that they make small repairs in the household (2012)	84.1% [13/31 countries]
% of men who say that they make small repairs in the household (2002)	84.7% [7/27 countries]
% of men who say that they make small repairs in the household (1994)	83.5% [7/19 countries]
% of those who say that both partners make small repairs in the household (2012)	16.5% [3/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners make small repairs in the household (2002)	15.6% [4/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners make small repairs in the household (1994)	15.9% [8/19 countries]
% of men who say that they choose weekend activities (2012)	1.8% [31/31 countries]
% of men who say that they choose weekend activities (2002)	0.7% [25/26 countries]
% of men who say that they choose weekend activities (2002)	2.6% [26/27 countries]
% of women who say that they choose weekend activities (2012)	7.6% [29/31 countries]
% of women who say that they choose weekend activities (2002)	17.0% [24/26 countries]
% of women who say that they choose weekend activities (2002)	5.4% [27/27 countries]
% of those who say that both partners choose weekend activities together (2012)	52.5% [14/31 countries]
% of those who say that both partners choose weekend activities together (2002)	59.4% [13/26 countries]
% of those who say that both partners choose weekend activities together (2002)	47.0% [19/27 countries]
% of those who often come home from work too tired to do the chores (2012)	16.8% [23/31 countries]
% of those who often come home from work too tired to do the chores (2002)	18.5% [15/27 countries]
% of those who often work too long to fulfil family responsibilities (2012)	5.1% [30/31 countries]
% of those who often work too long to fulfil family responsibilities (2002)	5.5% [23/27 countries]
% of those who always/ often feel that job interfere with family life (2015)	12.9% [19/27 countries]
% of those who always/ often feel that job interfere with family life (2005)	15.3% [16/24 countries]
% of those who always/ often feel that family life interfere with job (2015)	3.9% [21/27 countries]
% of those who always/ often feel that family life interfere with job (2005)	2.3% [23/24 countries]

Voluntary activities> [5]

	Norway
% of those who take part in voluntary work once a month or more (2011-2017)	28.0% [3/28 countries]
% of those who never take part in voluntary work (2011-2017)	42.6% [28/28 countries]
Time spent for volunteering (men and women, minutes per day per person)	6.2 (2010/11) [2/28 countries]
Time spent for volunteering (men, minutes per day per person)	6.3 (2010/11) [3/28 countries]
Time spent for volunteering (women, minutes per day per person)	6.0 (2010/11) [4/28 countries]