Service imports in Norway
Norway: Service imports was 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
73.87 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
29th
of 200 countries
All-time high
73.87 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.64 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Service imports in Norway, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service imports in Norway stood at 73.87 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 10.1% on the previous year and up 56.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Norway peaked at 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.64 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Norway ranks 29th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Norway, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 4.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1977 | 4.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 5.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1979 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 7.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1981 | 7.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 7.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 7.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 7.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 7.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 8.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1987 | 9.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 10.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 10.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 12.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1991 | 12.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 13.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 12.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 12.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 13.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 14.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 15.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 15.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 16.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 15.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 16.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 18.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 21.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 24.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 29.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 31.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 41.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 47.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2009 | 37.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2010 | 45.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2011 | 47.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 52.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2013 | 56.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 57.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 47.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 48.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 49.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 52.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 52.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 39.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.9% |
| 2021 | 43.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 55.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2023 | 58.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 67.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2025 | 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.88 billion BoP, current US$, 3.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Norway's 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.48 billion BoP, current US$, 4.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 8.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 45.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 57.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 26 Poland 86.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Thailand 77.19 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Mexico 75.42 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 62.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Malaysia 56.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Turkey 55.82 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Norway?
- Service imports in Norway was 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Norway rank for service imports?
- Norway ranks 29th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.3%. 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 Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are 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.