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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Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Norway (%)
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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 |