Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in Norway
Norway: Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government was 131.36 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in Norway, 1978–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
Norway recorded 131.36 billion for economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in 2026. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 118.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in Norway peaked at 131.36 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 6.63 billion, in 1984.
Norway ranks 6th of 27 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 8.37 billion | — |
| 1979 | 7.33 billion | -12.5% |
| 1980 | 8.10 billion | +10.5% |
| 1981 | 7.76 billion | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 7.17 billion | -7.6% |
| 1983 | 7.27 billion | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 6.63 billion | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 6.71 billion | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 8.27 billion | +23.3% |
| 1987 | 11.52 billion | +39.3% |
| 1988 | 13.08 billion | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 13.36 billion | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 13.63 billion | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 17.21 billion | +26.3% |
| 1992 | 17.90 billion | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 13.70 billion | -23.5% |
| 1994 | 15.18 billion | +10.8% |
| 1995 | 13.61 billion | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 11.53 billion | -15.3% |
| 1997 | 17.24 billion | +49.6% |
| 1998 | 19.00 billion | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 18.98 billion | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 19.50 billion | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 12.35 billion | -36.6% |
| 2002 | 16.20 billion | +31.1% |
| 2003 | 20.76 billion | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 19.89 billion | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 18.86 billion | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 23.94 billion | +26.9% |
| 2007 | 29.81 billion | +24.5% |
| 2008 | 39.15 billion | +31.3% |
| 2009 | 43.39 billion | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 34.51 billion | -20.5% |
| 2011 | 35.94 billion | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 29.50 billion | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 42.58 billion | +44.3% |
| 2014 | 53.08 billion | +24.7% |
| 2015 | 51.77 billion | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 60.14 billion | +16.2% |
| 2017 | 66.51 billion | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 75.70 billion | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 93.90 billion | +24.0% |
| 2020 | 123.47 billion | +31.5% |
| 2021 | 82.39 billion | -33.3% |
| 2022 | 87.03 billion | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 98.01 billion | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 109.20 billion | +11.4% |
| 2025 | 121.39 billion | +11.2% |
| 2026 | 131.36 billion | +8.2% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 131.36 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 43.87 billion, 3.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Norway's 131.36 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.84 billion, 3.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.85 billion | 7.33 billion | 8.37 billion | 2 |
| 1980s | 8.99 billion | 6.63 billion | 13.36 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.80 billion | 11.53 billion | 19.00 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.38 billion | 12.35 billion | 43.39 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.36 billion | 29.50 billion | 93.90 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 107.55 billion | 82.39 billion | 131.36 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 3 United States of America 312.40 billion compare
- 3 Croatia 2.81 billion compare
- 3 Netherlands 14.19 billion compare
- 4 Iceland 285.23 billion compare
- 4 Slovenia 2.74 billion compare
- 5 Sweden 279.27 billion compare
- 5 Lithuania 1.68 billion compare
- 6 Estonia 1.68 billion compare
- 7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 130.43 billion compare
- 7 Latvia 885.14 million compare
- 8 Germany 99.87 billion compare
- 9 Romania 85.55 billion compare
More economy & growth data for Norway
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7416 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0021 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 198.35 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -7.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -164.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,394 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in Norway?
- Economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in Norway was 131.36 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 131.36 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.63 billion in 1984.
- How does Norway rank for economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government?
- Norway ranks 6th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP