Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Norway
Norway: Imports of personal protective equipment per capita was 48.64 current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Norway, 1993–2022
Source: UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Norway is 48.64 current US$, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 46.6% on the previous year and up 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Norway peaked at 91.11 current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8.98 current US$, in 1993.
Norway ranks 8th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Norway, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8.98 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 11.08 current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1995 | 15.81 current US$ | +42.7% |
| 1996 | 13.89 current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 13.57 current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 13.95 current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 13.84 current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 12.93 current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 12.48 current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 14.12 current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 16.57 current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2004 | 17.86 current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 20.6 current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 22.96 current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 30.99 current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2008 | 34.03 current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 30.7 current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 35.19 current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 39.27 current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 37.94 current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 38.05 current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 40.26 current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 34.55 current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 32.81 current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 37.4 current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 40.66 current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 42.16 current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 76.99 current US$ | +82.6% |
| 2021 | 91.11 current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 48.64 current US$ | -46.6% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 48.64 current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.77 current US$, 2.0× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Norway's 48.64 current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.08 current US$, 2.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.02 current US$ | 8.98 current US$ | 15.81 current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 21.33 current US$ | 12.48 current US$ | 34.03 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.83 current US$ | 32.81 current US$ | 42.16 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.24 current US$ | 48.64 current US$ | 91.11 current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More economy & growth data for Norway
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -23.81 % change on previous year (2025)
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0142 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,340 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.4463 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 978.78 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Norway?
- Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Norway was 48.64 current US$ in 2022, according to UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 91.11 current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.98 current US$ in 1993.
- How does Norway rank for imports of personal protective equipment per capita?
- Norway ranks 8th out of 188 countries with data for 2022.
- Is imports of personal protective equipment per capita rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports of personal protective equipment per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total imports of pandemic-related customs (commodity codes: 392620, 401519, 401511, 611610, 621600, 630790, 902000, 900490).