The number of people registered as out of work in Norway rose to a seasonally adjusted 62.3 thousand in March 2026 from an upwardly revised 62.3 thousand in the previous month. This marks the first increase in unemployment after three consecutive months of decline, and corresponds to 2.1% of the workforce. Unemployment showed only minor changes across most occupations, with the highest rate in construction (3.5% of the workforce), and the lowest among teaching, academic professions and brokers and consultants (3%). Regionally, Østfold recorded the lowest jobless rate at 2.9%, while Troms and Nordland were the lowest at 1.3% and 1.7%, respectively. Meanwhile, 54,300 vacancies were advertised in March, equivalent to 2,100 per working day, which is 22% higher than a year ago. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the number of fully unemployed people decreased to 65.3 thousand in March from 66.8 thousand in February. source: Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organisation
The number of unemployed persons in Norway increased to 62366 in March of 2026 from 62317 in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Norway averaged 90496.83 from 1983 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 286427.00 in March of 2020 and a record low of 38220.00 in April of 1987. This page provides - Norway Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Norway Unemployed Persons - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.