Economic Growth in Norway
The economy of Norway recorded an average growth rate of 1.6% in the decade to 2022. In 2022, the real GDP growth was 3.3%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Norway GDP Chart
Norway GDP Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 1.2 | 1.1 | -1.8 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
GDP (USD bn) | 439 | 409 | 368 | 503 | 593 |
GDP (EUR bn) | 372 | 365 | 323 | 425 | 565 |
GDP (NOK bn) | 3,577 | 3,597 | 3,462 | 4,324 | 5,708 |
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 7.6 | 0.6 | -3.8 | 24.9 | 32.0 |
Economic Growth (Mainland GDP, ann. var. %) | 2.3 | 2.4 | -3.4 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
Economic activity growth loses pace in November
The Norwegian economy lost some steam halfway through the fourth quarter of 2023, when GDP growth waned to 1.2% in month-on-month seasonally adjusted terms in November, decelerating from October’s 2.2% expansion. The economy contracted 0.3% in the September–November rolling quarter relative to the previous rolling quarter (June–August), improving from the 0.7% decline recorded in August–October. Meanwhile, the mainland economy—which excludes hydrocarbons and related services—fell 0.2% in November (October: +0.3% s.a. mom). During the three months leading up to November, mainland GDP rose 0.1%, rebounding from the 0.1% contraction posted in August–October.
Domestically, the total GDP slowdown was driven by private consumption flatlining in November, deteriorating from the 0.8% month-on-month seasonally adjusted growth tallied in the prior month. More positively, fixed investment returned to growth and increased 1.7%, improving from October’s 3.5% contraction. Similarly, government spending also rebounded in November, growing 0.2% (October: -0.6% s.a. mom). Turning to the external sector, exports of goods and services expanded at a slower pace of 0.3% in November, down from the prior month’s 3.8% rise. Conversely, imports of goods and services fell a milder 0.7% (October: -3.1% s.a. mom). Despite the economy shifting into a lower gear halfway through Q4, our panelists still see total GDP having rebounded in quarter-on-quarter terms in Q4 and exited the technical recession it entered in Q3. The Consensus is for GDP to expand in sequential terms throughout 2024.
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