Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Norway

Updated on May 16, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Norway was 13.42% in 2026, a difference of +1.29 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 14.37% and 12.44% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Norway for 1992 - 2026.

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The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".

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Data Source: World Bank.
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Norway (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Norway
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Year Total Youth Unempl.(%) Male Youth Unempl.(%) Female Youth Unempl.(%)
1991 11.95 12.96 10.91
1992 12.94 14.45 11.38
1993 12.96 14.02 11.88
1994 11.82 12.66 10.96
1995 17.76 18.59 16.92
1996 14.68 14.47 14.9
1997 14.44 14.87 13.99
1998 12.49 12.38 12.61
1999 12.08 13.05 11.13
2000 11.05 10.95 11.14
2001 12.14 12.39 11.9
2002 13.04 13.8 12.28
2003 11.83 12.38 11.28
2004 12.79 13.88 11.71
2005 11.29 12.07 10.52
2006 8.63 8.74 8.53
2007 7.34 8.14 6.55
2008 7.43 8.35 6.51
2009 9.05 10.36 7.76
2010 9.23 11.01 7.44
2011 8.41 9.25 7.59
2012 8.38 9.91 6.87
2013 9.04 10.64 7.47
2014 7.79 9.03 6.56
2015 9.8 11.12 8.51
2016 11.04 12.93 9.17
2017 10.28 11.6 8.93
2018 9.6 10.67 8.52
2019 9.81 10.26 9.36
2020 11.22 12.04 10.39
2021 12.85 13.33 12.36
2022 9.91 11.68 8.08
2023 10.98 11.22 10.72
2024 12.13 12.87 11.36
2025 13.42 14.37 12.44