Norway Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Norway's youth unemployment stood at 13.42% in 2025, a rise of +1.29pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.87% by 2026. Norway ranked 94th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 13.54% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 13.21% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.42% | +1.29pp | #94 |
| 2024 | 12.13% | +1.16pp | #85 |
| 2023 | 10.98% | +1.07pp | #79 |
| 2022 | 9.91% | −2.94pp | #64 |
| 2021 | 12.85% | +1.63pp | #82 |
| 2020 | 11.22% | +1.40pp | #64 |
| 2019 | 9.81% | +0.21pp | #67 |
| 2018 | 9.60% | −0.68pp | #68 |
| 2017 | 10.28% | −0.77pp | #72 |
| 2016 | 11.04% | +1.24pp | #75 |
| 2015 | 9.80% | +2.02pp | #60 |
| 2014 | 7.79% | −1.26pp | #44 |
| 2013 | 9.04% | +0.66pp | #56 |
| 2012 | 8.38% | −0.03pp | #50 |
| 2011 | 8.41% | −0.82pp | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Norway's youth unemployment was 13.42% in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.
Norway's youth unemployment peaked at 17.76% in 1995.
The lowest youth unemployment in Norway was 7.34% in 2007.
Norway ranks 94th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Norway's youth unemployment is projected to reach 12.87% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Norway in 2025 was 13.42%. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_youth-unemployment,
title = {Norway Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}