Statistics Norway puts unemployment at 4.6 per cent with 141,000 people out of work
24 October 2026
Statistics Norway released its Labour Force Survey for September 2026 on 22 October 2026.
The unemployment rate was 4.6 per cent of the labour force, unchanged from August 2026, with 141,000 persons unemployed.
The employment rate was 69.8 per cent of the population aged 15 to 74, also unchanged, with 2,928,000 persons employed.
The figures are trend-adjusted and cover persons aged 15 to 74.
The next release of the survey is due on 5 November 2026.
Unemployment rate:
4.6 per cent
Unemployed persons:
141,000
Employment rate:
69.8 per cent
Employed persons:
2,928,000
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In plain words
LFS Labour Force Survey — The sample survey Statistics Norway uses to measure employment and unemployment.