Government spending vs. GDP, per unit of GDP in Norway
Norway: Government spending vs. GDP, per unit of GDP was 0.2079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.2079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
26th
of 166 countries
All-time high
1.69 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
0.1595 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2013
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Government spending vs. GDP, per unit of GDP in Norway, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Norway recorded 0.2079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP for government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp in 2025.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp in Norway peaked at 1.69 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.1595 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2013.
That places Norway 26th out of 166 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government spending vs. GDP, per unit of GDP in Norway, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.69 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 1.59 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1972 | 1.4 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1973 | 1.13 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1974 | 0.9707 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1975 | 0.8618 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 0.8362 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1977 | 0.7541 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1978 | 0.706 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1979 | 0.6497 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1980 | 0.5593 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1981 | 0.5854 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 0.6089 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 0.6378 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 0.6428 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 0.6261 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 0.5321 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 1987 | 0.4633 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1988 | 0.4245 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 0.4346 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 0.389 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1991 | 0.4055 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 0.4008 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 0.4506 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 1994 | 0.4336 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 0.367 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1996 | 0.3509 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 0.3666 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 0.397 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 0.3884 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 0.375 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3835 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 0.3537 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 0.3054 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 2004 | 0.2666 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 0.2317 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2006 | 0.2107 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 0.1845 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1637 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 0.2036 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1874 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1627 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 0.1622 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 0.1595 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 0.1712 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 0.2259 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +32.0% |
| 2016 | 0.2416 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2273 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 0.2091 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 0.2263 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 0.2508 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 0.1904 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -24.1% |
| 2022 | 0.1658 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 0.2127 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +28.3% |
| 2024 | 0.217 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 0.2079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 0.2079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1423 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP, 1.5× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Norway's 0.2079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1195 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.06 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.6497 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.69 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5515 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.4245 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.6428 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3949 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.3509 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.4506 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2679 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1637 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.3835 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1973 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1595 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2416 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2074 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1658 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2508 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 23 Sweden 0.2146 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Brunei 0.2113 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 25 Finland 0.2105 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 27 Tonga 0.2064 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 28 Iraq 0.2043 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 29 France 0.2012 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp in Norway?
- Government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp in Norway was 0.2079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 1.69 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1595 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- How does Norway rank for government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp?
- Norway ranks 26th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government spending vs. GDP, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Government spending vs. GDP divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Government spending vs. GDP ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Government spending vs. GDP National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Government spending vs. GDP divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.