Norway Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Norway's imports was $176.3B in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 9.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Norway's imports stood at $176.3B in 2025, a rise of +$15.2B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $176.3B by 2025. Norway ranked 36th globally.
Norway's imports have experienced a significant increase over the past five decades, with the latest figure standing at 176,292,134,143.67 in 2025, ranking 36th globally. The country's imports have grown at a steady rate since the 1970s, when they were valued at 13,781,857,060.33, making 1975 the lowest point in Norway's import history. This upward trend is comparable to Romania, which also ranked among the top 40 importers in 2025. Notably, Norway's import growth has accelerated in recent years, with the 2025 figure representing a substantial increase from the 2015 value. This growth is largely driven by the country's strong economy, high standard of living, and significant trade relationships with other European countries. As Norway continues to rely heavily on international trade, a shift in global economic conditions or a change in trade policies could potentially alter the trajectory of its import growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $195.1B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $185.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $176.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $176.3B | +$15.2B | #36 |
| 2024 | $161.1B | +$5.0B | #117 |
| 2023 | $156.1B | −$4.5B | #137 |
| 2022 | $160.6B | +$19.7B | #145 |
| 2021 | $141.0B | +$19.3B | #146 |
| 2020 | $121.7B | −$18.5B | #150 |
| 2019 | $140.2B | −$90.7M | #151 |
| 2018 | $140.3B | +$9.9B | #150 |
| 2017 | $130.4B | +$6.1B | #151 |
| 2016 | $124.3B | +$718.9M | #154 |
| 2015 | $123.6B | −$25.2B | #154 |
| 2014 | $148.8B | +$821.0M | #155 |
| 2013 | $147.9B | +$7.7B | #153 |
| 2012 | $140.3B | +$1.5B | #154 |
| 2011 | $138.8B | +$18.7B | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norway's imports was $176.3B in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 9.4% increase from the previous year.
Norway's imports peaked at $176.3B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Norway was $13.8B in 1975.
Norway ranks 36th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Norway's imports is projected to reach $176.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Norway's imports was approximately 176.29 billion ($176.3B) in 2025.
The imports of Norway in 2025 was $176.3B. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_imports,
title = {Norway Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}