GDP per capita in Norway
Norway: GDP per capita was 98,778 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
98,778 international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
4th
of 184 countries
All-time high
108,637 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2012
All-time low
11,181 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
GDP per capita in Norway, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2023, gdp per capita in Norway stood at 98,778 international-$ in 2021 prices.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Norway peaked at 108,637 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11,181 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.
That places Norway 4th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita in Norway, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 11,181 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1951 | 11,661 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1952 | 12,116 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 1953 | 12,578 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 1954 | 12,777 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 1955 | 13,061 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 1956 | 13,432 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 1957 | 13,935 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 1958 | 13,700 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.7% |
| 1959 | 13,954 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 14,179 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 1961 | 14,860 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1962 | 15,020 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 15,411 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 16,227 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 16,979 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 1966 | 17,436 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 18,374 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 18,895 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 19,484 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 15,838 international-$ in 2021 prices | -18.7% |
| 1971 | 16,935 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1972 | 18,600 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 18,987 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 20,416 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.5% |
| 1975 | 22,625 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 25,242 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 25,967 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 28,072 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 29,749 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 31,549 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1981 | 31,687 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 31,202 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 32,564 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 34,389 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 34,613 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 33,430 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 34,166 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 32,640 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 33,862 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 37,464 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 37,438 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 38,464 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 38,647 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 39,903 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 42,673 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 47,762 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.9% |
| 1997 | 50,242 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 47,476 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 52,620 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.8% |
| 2000 | 64,514 international-$ in 2021 prices | +22.6% |
| 2001 | 65,668 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 63,087 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 67,786 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 72,108 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 87,191 international-$ in 2021 prices | +20.9% |
| 2006 | 93,570 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 94,802 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 106,498 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 88,856 international-$ in 2021 prices | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 95,252 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 103,891 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 108,637 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 104,728 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 97,882 international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 81,766 international-$ in 2021 prices | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 78,160 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 81,113 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 88,563 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 89,857 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 88,800 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 97,687 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 104,470 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 98,778 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.4% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 98,778 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for high income countries, which is 45,556 international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.2× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Norway's 98,778 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36,158 international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12,840 international-$ in 2021 prices | 11,181 international-$ in 2021 prices | 13,954 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 16,687 international-$ in 2021 prices | 14,179 international-$ in 2021 prices | 19,484 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 22,243 international-$ in 2021 prices | 15,838 international-$ in 2021 prices | 29,749 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,010 international-$ in 2021 prices | 31,202 international-$ in 2021 prices | 34,613 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,269 international-$ in 2021 prices | 37,438 international-$ in 2021 prices | 52,620 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 80,408 international-$ in 2021 prices | 63,087 international-$ in 2021 prices | 106,498 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,985 international-$ in 2021 prices | 78,160 international-$ in 2021 prices | 108,637 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,433 international-$ in 2021 prices | 88,800 international-$ in 2021 prices | 104,470 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 1 Ireland 132,543 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 2 Qatar 116,805 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 3 Singapore 103,089 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 5 Luxembourg 94,404 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 6 Switzerland 89,957 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 7 Brunei 84,155 international-$ in 2021 prices 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$), annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Norway?
- Gdp per capita in Norway was 98,778 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 108,637 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2012.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,181 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
- How does Norway rank for gdp per capita?
- Norway ranks 4th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.