According to the latest preliminary figures from Statistics Norway, the total number of jobs in the Norwegian economy stood at 3.05M in April 2023. After fairly steady growth during 2022, the first months of 2023 have seen the number of jobs hover around 3.05M.
Accommodation and food services industry rebounds from pandemic losses
Over the past 12 months, all industries apart from administrative and support services have seen a positive job growth. The largest gains were in mining and quarrying (5.1%), followed by real estate, professional, scientific and technical activities, and accommodation and food service activities. As for the total number of jobs, the health services industry tops the list, followed by wholesale and retail trade, education, and construction.
Positive job growth in all counties
The number of jobs increased in all counties from the Q1 of 2022 to the Q1 of 2023. The biggest increase was in Oslo, followed by Vestland and Trøndelag.
At the municipality level the marjority saw positive job growth over the past year, with Bardu, Træna and Værøy recording the largest job gains (in percent).
Non-resident employment close to pre-pandemic levels
As for non-resident employment, the number of jobs held by non-residents in Norway decreased significantly during the pandemic. However, with the easing of cross-border mobility restrictions and an increasing demand for labor, non-resident employment levels have now nearly returned to pre-pandemic figures.
About the data
Data on jobs are from Statistic Norway “Number of employments and earnings“. Seasonally adjusted number of jobs is published monthly, while data on jobs by county and municipality, as well as by immigration category is published every quarter.
According to the latest preliminary figures from Statistics Norway, the total number of jobs in the Norwegian economy stood at 3.05M in April 2023. After fairly steady growth during 2022, the number of new jobs added has flattened out during the first months of 2023.
Accommodation and food services industry rebounds from pandemic losses
Over the past 12 months, all industries apart from administrative and support services have seen a positive job growth. The largest gains were in mining and quarrying (5.1%), followed by real estate, professional, scientific and technical activities, and accommodation and food service activities. As for the total number of jobs, the health services industry tops the list, followed by wholesale and retail trade, education, and construction.
Positive job growth in all counties
The number of jobs increased in all counties from the Q1 of 2022 to the Q1 of 2023. The biggest increase was in Oslo, followed by Vestland and Trøndelag. At the municipality level approximately 6 of 10 municipalities had positive job growth over the same period.
Non-resident employment close to pre-pandemic levels
As for non-resident employment, the number of jobs held by non-residents in Norway decreased significantly during the pandemic. However, with the easing of cross-border mobility restrictions and an increasing demand for labor, non-resident employment levels have now nearly returned to pre-pandemic figures.
About the data
Data on jobs are from Statistic Norway "Number of employments and earnings". Seasonally adjusted number of jobs is published monthly, while data on jobs by county and municipality, as well as by immigration category is published every quarter.