Productivity vs. educational attainment in Norway
Norway: Productivity vs. educational attainment was 130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
2nd
of 130 countries
All-time high
144.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2012
All-time low
11.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Productivity vs. educational attainment in Norway, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
In 2023, productivity vs. educational attainment in Norway stood at 130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
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 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 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 | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 11.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1951 | 12.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1952 | 12.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.3% |
| 1953 | 13.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1954 | 13.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.0% |
| 1955 | 14.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 14.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 1957 | 15.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1958 | 15.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 16.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 16.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.1% |
| 1961 | 17.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.7% |
| 1962 | 17.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 18.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 19.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 20.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 21.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 22.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 23.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 25.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 20.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -18.1% |
| 1971 | 22.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 24.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 25.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 27.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 30.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +10.6% |
| 1976 | 34.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 35.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 38.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 40.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 42.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 42.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 42.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 44.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 46.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 46.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 43.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 44.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 42.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 46.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 51.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +12.6% |
| 1991 | 52.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 54.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 54.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 55.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 59.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 65.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 67.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 62.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 69.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 86.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +24.1% |
| 2001 | 89.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 87.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 96.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 101.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 121.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 127.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 124.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 136.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 117.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 127.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 138.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 144.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 140.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 130.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 109.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 105.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 109.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 118.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 119.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 121.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 131.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 136.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.9% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 2.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Norway's 130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 2.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 11.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 16.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1960s | 20.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 16.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 25.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 30.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 20.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 40.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 44.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 42.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 46.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 51.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 69.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 86.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 136.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 105.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 144.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 121.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 136.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More education data for Norway
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.078 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is productivity vs. educational attainment in Norway?
- Productivity vs. educational attainment in Norway was 130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 144.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2012.
- What is the lowest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour 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 Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity vs. educational attainment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.