Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Norway
Norway: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
98th
of 179 countries
All-time high
19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
1.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Norway, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Norway stood at 2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Norway peaked at 19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places Norway 98th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Norway, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 17.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1972 | 14.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 1973 | 13.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1974 | 11.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1975 | 9.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 1976 | 10.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 9.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 6.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.3% |
| 1979 | 6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 5.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1981 | 5.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 5.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 5.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 5.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 5.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 5.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1987 | 4.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.9% |
| 1988 | 3.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1989 | 3.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 3.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 3.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 3.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 3.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 3.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 3.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1996 | 3.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 3.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 4.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 3.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 3.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 3.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 3.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 2004 | 2.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 2.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 2.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 2.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 2.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 2.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 2.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 1.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2012 | 2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 2.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 2.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 2.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.3% |
| 2016 | 3.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 2.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 3.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 3.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.4% |
| 2022 | 2.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 2.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.5% |
| 2024 | 2.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2025 | 2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6447 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Norway's 2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7329 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 3.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 95 Greenland 3.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 96 Denmark 3.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 97 Sao Tome and Principe 2.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 99 Malaysia 2.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 100 Guatemala 2.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 101 Singapore 1.74 constant LCU 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$), annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Norway?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Norway was 2.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Norway rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Norway ranks 98th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.