Imports of goods and services in Norway
Norway: Imports of goods and services was 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
178.65 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
33rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
178.65 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
13.78 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of goods and services in Norway, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Norway recorded 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Norway peaked at 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 13.78 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Norway 33rd out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Norway, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 13.78 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 15.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1977 | 18.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 16.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1979 | 19.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 23.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1981 | 22.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 22.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 20.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 21.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 22.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 28.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1987 | 31.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 33.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 34.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 38.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1991 | 38.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 39.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 36.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 39.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 46.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 50.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 51.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 53.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 50.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 49.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 48.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 53.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 61.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 73.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 83.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 95.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 119.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 134.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 105.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.8% |
| 2010 | 120.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 138.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 140.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 147.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 148.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 123.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 124.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 130.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 140.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 140.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 121.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 140.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 161.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2023 | 155.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 165.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 26.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 36.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 53.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 48.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 134.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 135.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 120.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 148.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 121.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.0198 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Norway?
- Imports of goods and services in Norway was 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Norway rank for imports of goods and services?
- Norway ranks 33rd out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.