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Norway
Norway places highest on Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN) (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on GDP Growth (bottom 17%).
Norway in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
5,519,167
people
since 1950
Land area
364,270
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
95,173
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
83.31
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.97
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
4.637
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Norway
Norway occupies the western and northern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, with a long, deeply indented coastline on the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea. Its coast is known for fjords, long narrow inlets carved by glaciers, and for thousands of islands. Most of the interior is mountainous, and the north lies beyond the Arctic Circle, where the midnight sun and the northern lights can be seen. The Gulf Stream keeps the coast milder than its latitude would suggest. Oslo is the capital, and Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger are major cities. Norwegian is the main language, and Sami is also official in some areas.
The Viking Age and medieval kingdoms shaped early Norway, which later spent centuries in union with Denmark and then with Sweden. It became fully independent in 1905 and is a constitutional monarchy. The country is known for its landscapes, stave churches, polar explorers and winter sports, and the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo. Oil and natural gas were discovered offshore in the late 1960s and became central to its economy, alongside fishing and aquaculture, shipping, hydropower and services.
Key facts about Norway
- Capital
- Oslo
- Official languages
- Bokmål, Norwegian, Nynorsk +1 more
- Currency
- Norwegian krone (NOK)
- ISO code
- NOR · NO
- Domain · dialling
- .no · +47
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Norway’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
1stof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
2ndof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
2ndof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
4thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
11thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
13thof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
13thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
14thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
15thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
29thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint31stof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint39thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
37thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
41stof 171
From 2 of 4 key statistics
54thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
120thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Norway’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Norway in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Norway stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Norway sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Norway does best58
In the top third of all countries measured. 58 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stChild Marriagetop 1%
Position · derived 143rd of 143 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 17.1 (better)
- 1st
- 1st
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 1st
Position · derived 140th of 140 · 1 = worst · 6.7 · 2023
world median 25.2 (better)
- 1st
Position · derived 1st of 188 · 94.14 · 2024
world median 69.3 (better) · ▲ 17 pts since 2016
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 1stVoice and Accountabilitytop 1%
Position · derived 1st of 206 · 1.825 · 2025
world median -0.022 (better)
- 2nd
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 176 · 0.863 · 2025
world median 0.339 (better)
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 176 · 0.844 · 2025
world median 0.321 (better)
- 2ndGender Inequality Indextop 1%
Rank 2nd of 172 · 0.004 · 2023
world median 0.351 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2013
- 2nd
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 169 · 0.909 · 2023
world median 0.609 (better)
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 60 · 77.76 · 2023
world median 22.76 (better)
- 2nd
- 2nd
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 176 · 0.89 · 2025
world median 0.497 (better)
- 3rdLiberal Democracy Indextop 1%
Position · derived 3rd of 176 · 0.847 · 2025
world median 0.353 (better)
- 3rdMaternal Mortality Ratiotop 1%
Position · derived 193rd of 195 · 1 = worst · 1.31 · 2023
world median 46.65 (better)
- 3rd
- 3rd
- 3rd
Position · derived 174th of 176 · 1 = worst · 0.01 · 2025
world median 0.518 (better)
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 182 · 125.62 · 2025
world median 22.16 (better)
- 3rd
- 4th
- 4thProsperity Gaptop 5%
Position · derived 57th of 60 · 1 = worst · 0.552 · 2023
world median 1.754 (better) · ▼ 4 pts since 2013
- 4thSocietal Poverty Ratetop 5%
Position · derived 57th of 60 · 1 = worst · 8.48 · 2023
world median 17.2 (better)
- 6th
- 6th
- 6thGDP per Person Employedtop 3%
Position · derived 6th of 168 · 180,933 · 2025
world median 47,384 (better)
- 6thGini Indextop 8%
Position · derived 55th of 60 · 1 = worst · 26.53 · 2023
world median 33.72 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 6th
Position · derived 55th of 60 · 1 = worst · 21.56 · 2023
world median 26.18 (better) · ▼ 7 pts since 2013
- 6thPalma Ratiotop 8%
Position · derived 55th of 60 · 1 = worst · 0.917 · 2023
world median 1.332 (better) · ▼ 6 pts since 2013
- 6th
Position · derived 6th of 176 · 0.638 · 2025
world median 0.298 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2015
- 6th
- 7th
Rank 7th of 192 · 0.7 · 2024
world median 0.387 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2014
- 7th
Position · derived 7th of 181 · 70,000 · 2022
world median 2,528 (better)
- 7th
Position · derived 85th of 91 · 1 = worst · 40.93 · 2023
world median 91.81 (better)
- 7th
Position · derived 53rd of 59 · 1 = worst · 0.37 · 2023
world median 7.82 (better)
- 7th
Position · derived 7th of 145 · 7,451 · 2024
world median 701.95 (better)
- 7th
- 7th
Position · derived 91st of 97 · 1 = worst · 5.818 · 2024
world median 14.31 (better) · ▲ 4 pts since 2014
- 8th
- 8th
Position · derived 8th of 176 · 0.953 · 2025
world median 0.693 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2015
- 8thGovernment Effectivenesstop 3%
Position · derived 8th of 209 · 1.84 · 2025
world median 0.101 (better)
- 8th
Position · derived 162nd of 169 · 1 = worst · 6.163 · 2023
world median 17.05 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 8thTertiary Enrolment Ratiotop 7%
Position · derived 8th of 95 · 95.5 · 2024
world median 52.77 (better) · ▲ 6 pts since 2014
- 9th
Position · derived 185th of 193 · 1 = worst · 29.64 · 2024
world median 468.81 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2014
- 9thInformal Employment Ratetop 8%
Position · derived 89th of 97 · 1 = worst · 3.15 · 2025
world median 36.83 (better)
- 9thVulnerable Employmenttop 4%
Position · derived 174th of 182 · 1 = worst · 4.166 · 2025
world median 28.67 (better)
- 10th
- 10th
Position · derived 10th of 60 · 9.15 · 2023
world median 7.12 (better) · ▼ 6 pts since 2013
- 10thInfant Mortality Ratetop 5%
Position · derived 191st of 200 · 1 = worst · 2.045 · 2024
world median 12.26 (better)
- 10thLearning Povertytop 7%
Position · derived 116th of 125 · 1 = worst · 4.294 · 2023
world median 34.02 (better)
- 10th
- 10th
Position · derived 10th of 190 · 98.61 · 2024
world median 31.14 (better)
- 10th
Position · derived 191st of 200 · 1 = worst · 2.487 · 2024
world median 14.54 (better)
Where Norway struggles most3
In the bottom third of all countries measured.
- GDP Growthbottom 17%
Position · derived 155th of 186 · 1.085 · 2025
world median 3.396 (worse) · ▼ 19 pts since 2015
- Ecological Footprintbottom 19%
Position · derived 25th of 126 · 1 = worst · 4.406 · 2025
world median 2.296 (worse) · ▲ 4 pts since 2015
- CO₂ Emissions per Capitabottom 20%
Position · derived 43rd of 210 · 1 = worst · 6.668 · 2024
world median 3.21 (worse) · ▲ 3 pts since 2014
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Norway can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
5th
of 141 · 1990
2nd
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
7th
of 173 · 2012
4th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
5th
of 79 · 1990
2nd
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
22nd
of 132 · 2022
20th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
12th
of 140 · 1995
40th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
10th
of 172 · 2020
10th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Norway has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Global Violent Deaths+21 pts since 2011
- Crop Production Index+18 pts since 2012
Losing ground
Where Norway has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Government Funding per Primary Student-33 pts since 2012
- Livestock Production Index-25 pts since 2012
- State Authority over Territory-21 pts since 2015
05In context
Norway and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Northern Europe
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 2
Denmark - 3
Iceland - 4Norway
- 5
Sweden - 6
Finland - 9
Ireland - 16
Estonia - 20
Lithuania - 21
United Kingdom - 25
Latvia - —Channel Islandsnot placed
- —
Faroe Islandsnot placed - —
Isle of Mannot placed
06Places
Landmarks of Norway
Geirangerfjord
Fjord in western Norway, lined with steep cliffs and waterfalls.
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Bryggen
Row of Hanseatic wooden commercial buildings on the harbour in Bergen.
Photo: Unknown author · CC BY-SA 2.5 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Preikestolen
Flat-topped cliff rising above the Lysefjord in Rogaland.
Photo: Stefan Krause, Germany · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Oslo Opera House
Home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, opened in 2008.
Photo: Rafał Konieczny · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Lofoten
Archipelago in Nordland known for its jagged mountains and fishing villages.
Photo: Lukas Beck · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
07The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Norway
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions27
Agriculture Orientation Index35th of 132position · derived0.52Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 26% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Norway 0.52 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 19%0.419CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 19% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Norway 0.419 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings2nd of 198position · derived98.1Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 1% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Norway 98.1 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)7th of 192rank0.7ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 3% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Norway 0.7 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 14%100Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 14% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Norway 100 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption6th of 211position · derived1.93Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 2% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Norway 1.93 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index4th of 181rank81CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 2% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Norway 81 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
General Government Consumption20th of 132position · derived22.57General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 15% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Norway 22.57 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index10th of 195rank74.84AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 5% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Norway 74.84 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
No real change since 2020
Government Effectiveness8th of 209position · derived1.84Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 3% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Norway 1.84 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Government Funding per Primary Student41st of 68position · derived15.96Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)2022
bottom 40% of 68 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)
Norway 15.96 · world median 17.81 (worse)
Best in the world 34.57 (South Korea)
▼ -33 percentile points since 2012
GovTech Maturity Index67th of 196position · derived0.779GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 34% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Norway 0.779 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index11th of 175position · derived0.955Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 6% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Norway 0.955 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index3rd of 176position · derived0.847Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 1% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Norway 0.847 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Open Data Inventory3rd of 168rank89ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 2% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Norway 89 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2016
Political Corruption Index174th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.01Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 1% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Norway 0.01 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Public Sector Employment8th of 135position · derived32.83Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 5% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Norway 32.83 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill28th of 168position · derived11.96Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 16% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Norway 11.96 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality10th of 209position · derived1.586Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 4% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Norway 1.586 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Rule of Law3rd of 211position · derived1.941Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 1% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Norway 1.941 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
No real change since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators1st of 188position · derived94.14SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 1% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Norway 94.14 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density6th of 139position · derived50.4Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 4% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Norway 50.4 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index2nd of 176position · derived0.89Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 1% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Norway 0.89 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Voice and Accountability1st of 206position · derived1.825Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 1% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Norway 1.825 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
No real change since 2015
Women, Business and the Law21st of 190position · derived96.88WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 12% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Norway 96.88 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation35
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution12th of 139position · derived98.56Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 8% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Norway 98.56 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings14th of 118position · derived20.21Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
top 11% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Norway 20.21 · world median 8.389 (better)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
No real change since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)133rd of 158position · derived1.642Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 16% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Norway 1.642 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Container Port Traffic74th of 103position · derived862,983Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
bottom 28% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Norway 862,983 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index120th of 195position · derived101.79Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 39% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Norway 101.79 · world median 106.23 (worse)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports52nd of 170position · derived38.7Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 30% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Norway 38.7 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index40th of 145rank0.726ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 27% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Norway 0.726 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)47th of 138position · derived45.37Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 34% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Norway 45.37 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit29th of 179position · derived53.86Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 16% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Norway 53.86 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index117th of 195position · derived102.72Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 40% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Norway 102.72 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowsbottom 4%-0.591FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
bottom 4% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Norway -0.591 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
No real change since 2015
GDP Growth155th of 186position · derived1.085GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 17% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Norway 1.085 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)6th of 185position · derived95,173GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 3% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Norway 95,173 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Gini Index55th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst26.53Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)2023
top 8% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)
Norway 26.53 · world median 33.72 (better)
Best in the world 23 (India)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Global Innovation Index20th of 139rank49.24GII score (0–100)2025
top 14% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Norway 49.24 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2022
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)63rd of 131position · derived23.21Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
top 48% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Norway 23.21 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)10th of 146position · derived38.65Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 6% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Norway 38.65 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption123rd of 131position · derived42.53Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 6% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Norway 42.53 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports60th of 119position · derived0.98ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
top 50% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Norway 0.98 · world median 0.975 (better)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports53rd of 118position · derived8.321ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 44% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Norway 8.321 · world median 7.474 (better)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)85th of 138position · derived33.68Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 39% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Norway 33.68 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)29th of 158position · derived34.46Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 18% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Norway 34.46 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index85th of 175rank56.21LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 50% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Norway 56.21 · world median 56.21
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index119th of 194position · derived102.79Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 39% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Norway 102.79 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index19th of 139rank3.7LPI score (1–5)2023
top 15% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Norway 3.7 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)106th of 132position · derived6.115Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 20% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Norway 6.115 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Palma Ratio55th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst0.917Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)2023
top 8% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)
Norway 0.917 · world median 1.332 (better)
Best in the world 0.771 (Slovakia)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Research and Development Spending19th of 84position · derived1.851Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
top 22% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Norway 1.851 · world median 0.814 (better)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
No real change since 2013
Researchers per Million Inhabitants7th of 145position · derived7,451Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 4% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Norway 7,451 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 41%2.31Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 41% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Norway 2.31 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
No real change since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)44th of 180position · derived10.05Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 22% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Norway 10.05 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)71st of 138position · derived79.05Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
bottom 49% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Norway 79.05 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index8th of 99rank79.9Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 8% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Norway 79.9 · world median 63.8 (better)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour19
Average Weekly Hours Worked180th of 182position · derived26.59Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Norway 26.59 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Agriculture148th of 182position · derived2.501Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 19% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Norway 2.501 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry108th of 182position · derived17.84Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 41% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Norway 17.84 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services21st of 182position · derived79.66Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 11% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Norway 79.66 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio54th of 182position · derived62.56Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 29% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Norway 62.56 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Fatal Occupational Injuriestop 25%1.29Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers2023
top 25% of 52 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers
Norway 1.29 · world median 2.005 (better)
Best in the world 0.12 (Belgium)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Female Labour Force Participation Rate36th of 182position · derived62.09Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 19% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Norway 62.09 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management60th of 86position · derived30.77Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 31% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Norway 30.77 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Female Top Manager103rd of 179position · derived17.56Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 43% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Norway 17.56 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed6th of 168position · derived180,933GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 3% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Norway 180,933 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Informal Employment Rate89th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst3.15Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
top 8% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Norway 3.15 · world median 36.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Labour Force Participation Rate54th of 182position · derived65.61Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 29% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Norway 65.61 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked3rd of 182position · derived125.62Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Norway 125.62 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
No real change since 2015
Self-Employment Rate179th of 182position · derived4.874Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Norway 4.874 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate104th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst4.637Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 43% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Norway 4.637 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment174th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst4.166Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 4% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Norway 4.166 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training91st of 97position · derived · 1 = worst5.818Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
top 6% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Norway 5.818 · world median 14.31 (better)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate87th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst13.42Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 48% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Norway 13.42 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge20
Academic Freedom Index33rd of 176position · derived0.854Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Norway 0.854 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Expected Years of Schooling12th of 195position · derived18.79Expected years of schooling2023
top 6% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Norway 18.79 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 46%39.05Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 46% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Norway 39.05 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores22nd of 172position · derived513.59Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 12% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Norway 513.59 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary43rd of 75position · derived4.205Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 44% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Norway 4.205 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty116th of 125position · derived · 1 = worst4.29410-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 7% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Norway 4.294 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School18th of 172position · derived11.23Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 10% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Norway 11.23 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
No real change since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling13th of 193position · derived13.12Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 6% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Norway 13.12 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
No real change since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary90th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst1.378Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 26% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Norway 1.378 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2014
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarybottom 46%4.605Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
bottom 46% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Norway 4.605 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2013
PISA Mathematics Performance32nd of 79position · derived468.45Mean mathematics score2022
top 40% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Norway 468.45 · world median 442.09 (better)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance25th of 79position · derived476.52Mean reading score2022
top 31% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Norway 476.52 · world median 440.35 (better)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
No real change since 2012
PISA Science Performance32nd of 79position · derived478.23Mean science score2022
top 40% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Norway 478.23 · world median 446.93 (better)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2012
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate13th of 120position · derived97.2Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 10% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Norway 97.2 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate23rd of 165position · derived99.78Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 14% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Norway 99.78 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy7th of 77position · derived18.5School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
top 8% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Norway 18.5 · world median 14.59 (better)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
No real change since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment12th of 109position · derived116.25Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
top 10% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Norway 116.25 · world median 93.19 (better)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
No real change since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio8th of 95position · derived95.5Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
top 7% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Norway 95.5 · world median 52.77 (better)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment23rd of 95position · derived81.91Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
top 23% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Norway 81.91 · world median 65.76 (better)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate60th of 164position · derived80.75Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 36% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Norway 80.75 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Health & Wellbeing14
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff36th of 86position · derived99.3Births attended by skilled health staff (%)2019
top 42% of 86 countries measured
UNICEF · Births attended by skilled health staff (%)
Norway 99.3 · world median 98.8 (better)
Best in the world 100 (11 countries tied)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2009
Dietary Energy Supply28th of 155position · derived3,452Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 18% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Norway 3,452 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
Gender Inequality Index2nd of 172rank0.004GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 1% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Norway 0.004 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Global Violent Deaths183rd of 206position · derived · 1 = worst0.61Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 12% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Norway 0.61 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index15th of 172position · derived0.771HCI score (0–1)2020
top 8% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Norway 0.771 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
No real change since 2010
Human Development Index2nd of 193rank0.97HDI score (0–1)2023
top 1% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Norway 0.97 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate191st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst2.045Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 5% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Norway 2.045 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 6526th of 222position · derived20.75Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 11% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Norway 20.75 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth16th of 222position · derived83.31Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 7% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Norway 83.31 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio193rd of 195position · derived · 1 = worst1.31Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 1% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Norway 1.31 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare124th of 178position · derived0.86Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 31% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Norway 0.86 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity103rd of 127position · derived · 1 = worst1.6Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 22% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Norway 1.6 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Norway 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Under-Five Mortality Rate191st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst2.487Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 5% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Norway 2.487 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Development & Human Capital11
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Norway 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield94th of 179position · derived2,768Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 48% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Norway 2,768 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage143rd of 143position · derived · 1 = worst0Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 1% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Norway 0 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality162nd of 169position · derived · 1 = worst6.163Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 4% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Norway 6.163 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index17th of 184position · derived0.995Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 9% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Norway 0.995 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index2nd of 169position · derived0.909IHDI (0–1)2023
top 1% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Norway 0.909 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI51st of 156position · derived0.723PHDI (0–1)2023
top 33% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Norway 0.723 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day43rd of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0.13Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 27% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Norway 0.13 · world median 0.345 (better)
Best in the world 0 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day46th of 58position · derived · 1 = worst0.2Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 23% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 58 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Norway 0.2 · world median 0.93 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day53rd of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0.37Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 12% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Norway 0.37 · world median 7.82 (better)
Best in the world 0.07 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Prosperity Gap57th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst0.552Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day2023
top 5% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day
Norway 0.552 · world median 1.754 (better)
Best in the world 0.406 (Luxembourg)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions85th of 193position · derived12,097Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 43% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Norway 12,097 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land63rd of 121position · derived3.426Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
bottom 48% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Norway 3.426 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land202nd of 209position · derived2.696Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 3% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Norway 2.696 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person84th of 206position · derived0.145Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 40% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Norway 0.145 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity185th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst29.64Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 4% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Norway 29.64 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)1st of 190rank0.263ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 1% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Norway 0.263 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita43rd of 210position · derived · 1 = worst6.668Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 20% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Norway 6.668 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint25th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst4.406Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 19% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Norway 4.406 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 44%3.006Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 44% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Norway 3.006 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare33rd of 188position · derived205.14Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 17% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Norway 205.14 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area98th of 210position · derived33.5Forest area (% of land area)2023
top 46% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Norway 33.5 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster119th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst590New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 26% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Norway 590 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production115th of 179position · derived283,606Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 36% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Norway 283,606 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density33rd of 188position · derived1.41Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 17% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Norway 1.41 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation11th of 190position · derived98.61Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 5% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Norway 98.61 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index1st of 190rank71.85ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 1% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Norway 71.85 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area40th of 150position · derived4.57Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
top 25% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Norway 4.57 · world median 0.725 (better)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita7th of 181position · derived70,000Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 3% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Norway 70,000 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation10th of 190position · derived98.61Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 5% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Norway 98.61 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Water Stress145th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst2.04Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 18% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Norway 2.04 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector122nd of 171position · derived31.42Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 30% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Norway 31.42 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 38%9.627Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 38% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Norway 9.627 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index123rd of 193position · derived · 1 = worst2.95WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 36% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Norway 2.95 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 24%106.2Male births per 100 female births2023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Norway 106.2 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index140th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst6.7SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
top 1% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Norway 6.7 · world median 25.2 (better)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index16th of 176position · derived0.926Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Norway 0.926 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index2nd of 176position · derived0.863Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 1% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Norway 0.863 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index2nd of 176position · derived0.844Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 1% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Norway 0.844 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index8th of 176position · derived0.953Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 4% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Norway 0.953 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media14th of 176position · derived2.595Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
top 7% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Norway 2.595 · world median 0.565 (better)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns43rd of 176position · derived1.746Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 24% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Norway 1.746 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Norway 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index6th of 176position · derived0.638Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 3% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Norway 0.638 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index3rd of 176position · derived0.988Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 1% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Norway 0.988 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Norway 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index51st of 149rank · 1 = worst124.36GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 34% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Norway 124.36 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index174th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst1.9INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 7% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Norway 1.9 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
No real change since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence37th of 211position · derived1.079Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 17% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Norway 1.079 · world median 0.171 (better)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors115th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-1.311Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
top 33% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Norway -1.311 · world median -0.661 (better)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 15%20Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 15% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Norway 20 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 36%6,280Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 36% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Norway 6,280 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 26%124,006Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 26% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Norway 124,006 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
No real change since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs129th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst2.968Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 26% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Norway 2.968 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 28%78.3Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 28% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Norway 78.3 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
No real change since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 11%9.749Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 11% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Norway 9.749 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
No real change since 2013
Poverty & Inequality3
Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person2nd of 60position · derived77.76Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day2023
top 2% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day
Norway 77.76 · world median 22.76 (better)
Best in the world 89.49 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2013
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 14%12.2Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 14% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Norway 12.2 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Societal Poverty Rate57th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst8.48Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 5% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)
Norway 8.48 · world median 17.2 (better)
Best in the world 7 (Slovenia)
No real change since 2013
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 6%-11.74Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 6% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Norway -11.74 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Norway 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 8%206.61Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 8% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Norway 206.61 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 14%77.1Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 14% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Norway 77.1 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 14%69.48Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 14% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Norway 69.48 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership2nd of 140position · derived99.76Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 1% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Norway 99.76 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership2nd of 140position · derived97.34Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 1% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Norway 97.34 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratebottom 22%9.339Births per 1,000 population2023
bottom 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Norway 9.339 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratetop 41%7.998Deaths per 1,000 population2023
top 41% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Norway 7.998 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Median Age of the Populationtop 23%39.54Median age (years)2023
top 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Norway 39.54 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 18%18.53Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 18% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Norway 18.53 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitybottom 12%18.14People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 12% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Norway 18.14 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 45%1.109Population growth (% per year)2023
top 45% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Norway 1.109 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15bottom 24%16.51Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
bottom 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Norway 16.51 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 23%101.56Males per 100 females2023
top 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Norway 101.56 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 46%53.94People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Norway 53.94 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Total Fertility Ratebottom 18%1.405Live births per woman2023
bottom 18% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Norway 1.405 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Norway. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Adult Literacy Rate
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Cost of Sending Remittances
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Debt Service on External Debt
- Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months
- External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
- Global Report on Food Crises
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2022
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2022
- INFORM Severity Index
- Net Official Development Assistance Received
- Short-Term Share of External Debt
- Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five
- Violent Discipline of Children
- Working Poverty Rate
- Youth Literacy Rate
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Norway: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/norway