Productivity vs educational attainment in Norway
Norway: Productivity vs educational attainment was 130.13 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
130.13
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
2nd
of 130 countries
All-time high
144.2
in 2012
All-time low
11.45
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Productivity vs educational attainment in Norway, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, productivity vs educational attainment in Norway stood at 130.13.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity vs educational attainment in Norway peaked at 144.2 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11.45, in 1950.
Norway ranks 2nd of 130 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Productivity vs educational attainment in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 11.45 | — |
| 1951 | 12.1 | +5.7% |
| 1952 | 12.75 | +5.3% |
| 1953 | 13.41 | +5.2% |
| 1954 | 13.81 | +3.0% |
| 1955 | 14.31 | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 14.92 | +4.3% |
| 1957 | 15.69 | +5.2% |
| 1958 | 15.8 | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 16.33 | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 16.67 | +2.1% |
| 1961 | 17.44 | +4.7% |
| 1962 | 17.75 | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 18.36 | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 19.32 | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 20.66 | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 21.29 | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 22.68 | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 23.99 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 25.37 | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 20.77 | -18.1% |
| 1971 | 22.43 | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 24.99 | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 25.72 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 27.79 | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 30.73 | +10.6% |
| 1976 | 34.36 | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 35.24 | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 38.43 | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 40.86 | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 42.43 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 42.45 | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 42.23 | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 44.5 | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 46.93 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 46.27 | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 43.54 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 44.58 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 42.97 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 46.16 | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 51.99 | +12.6% |
| 1991 | 52.79 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 54.31 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 54.6 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 55.98 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 59.58 | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 65.88 | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 67.88 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 62.92 | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 69.65 | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 86.46 | +24.1% |
| 2001 | 89.87 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 87.46 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 96.69 | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 101.53 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 121.7 | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 127.67 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 124.69 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 136.97 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 117.94 | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 127.65 | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 138.58 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 144.2 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 140.15 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 130.84 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 109.8 | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 105.36 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 109.78 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 118.74 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 119.48 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 121.38 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 131.25 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 136.88 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 130.13 | -4.9% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 130.13 is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52, 2.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Norway's 130.13 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15, 2.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.06 | 11.45 | 16.33 | 10 |
| 1960s | 20.35 | 16.67 | 25.37 | 10 |
| 1970s | 30.13 | 20.77 | 40.86 | 10 |
| 1980s | 44.21 | 42.23 | 46.93 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.56 | 51.99 | 69.65 | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.1 | 86.46 | 136.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.46 | 105.36 | 144.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.91 | 121.38 | 136.88 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More education data for Norway
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 59,473 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,282 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,636 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 469,508 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 434,422 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7841 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is productivity vs educational attainment in Norway?
- Productivity vs educational attainment in Norway was 130.13 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity vs educational attainment recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 144.2 in 2012.
- What is the lowest productivity vs educational attainment recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.45 in 1950.
- How does Norway rank for productivity vs educational attainment?
- Norway ranks 2nd out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity vs educational attainment rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity vs educational attainment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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