Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Norway
Norway: Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) was 38,882 Euro in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
38,882 Euro
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
3rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
40,796 Euro
in 2014
All-time low
24,396 Euro
in 2005
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Norway, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Norway is 38,882 Euro, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Norway peaked at 40,796 Euro in 2014 and was at its lowest, 24,396 Euro, in 2005.
Norway ranks 3rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Norway, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 27,422 Euro | — |
| 2004 | 25,226 Euro | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 24,396 Euro | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 27,243 Euro | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 25,710 Euro | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 29,358 Euro | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 31,316 Euro | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 29,410 Euro | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 31,947 Euro | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 36,162 Euro | +13.2% |
| 2013 | 39,061 Euro | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 40,796 Euro | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 38,200 Euro | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 36,949 Euro | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 36,149 Euro | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 35,788 Euro | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 36,896 Euro | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 37,333 Euro | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 33,551 Euro | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 38,176 Euro | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 40,757 Euro | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 37,528 Euro | -7.9% |
| 2025 | 38,882 Euro | +3.6% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 38,882 Euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,790 Euro, 1.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Norway's 38,882 Euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 23,375 Euro, 1.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27,239 Euro | 24,396 Euro | 31,316 Euro | 7 |
| 2010s | 36,136 Euro | 29,410 Euro | 40,796 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,704 Euro | 33,551 Euro | 40,757 Euro | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 1 Switzerland 55,652 Euro compare
- 2 Luxembourg 53,537 Euro compare
- 4 Denmark 37,006 Euro compare
- 5 Austria 36,164 Euro compare
- 6 Iceland 35,639 Euro 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 mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Norway?
- Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Norway was 38,882 Euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 40,796 Euro in 2014.
- What is the lowest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,396 Euro in 2005.
- How does Norway rank for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded)?
- Norway ranks 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded from social transfers) by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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