Norway Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Norway's youth unemployment was 13.42% in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
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.
Norway’s youth unemployment rate stood at 13.42 % in 2025, placing the country 94th worldwide, and represents a modest rise from the 11.95 % recorded in 1991. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 17.76 % in 1995, a period marked by regional labor market adjustments, before falling to a trough of 7.34 % in 2007 during a phase of robust economic growth and strong vocational training programmes. Over the 35‑year span, the rate has fluctuated but remains close to peers such as Canada (13.80 %) and Lithuania (13.76 %). Recent increases suggest that tighter labour market conditions for young workers, possibly driven by slower wage growth and sectoral shifts, are re‑elevating the figure. Continued investment in skill development and adaptive employment policies will be crucial to reverse the upward momentum and sustain lower youth unemployment levels.
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}
}