Norway
Europe · Europe
Population
5.4M
GDP (Nominal)
$579B
Capital City
Oslo
Currency
NOK (kr)
Avg Salary
$6500/mo
Region
Europe
Livability Index 2026
92/100
Cost of Living
90/100
Avg Salary
91/100
Safety
94/100
Healthcare
93/100
Education
93/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Norway is one of the wealthiest countries per capita, powered by its oil fund and progressive social policies. Offers free education, excellent healthcare, and consistently ranks among the happiest nations.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$1,500
Monthly Groceries$550
Monthly Transport$120
Utilities & Internet$255
Estimated Total Monthly
$3,800 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Exceptional Safety & Low Crime (Score: 91)
- • High-income economy ($107,200 GDP/Capita)
- • World-class healthcare system
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Very high cost of living
- • Strict and difficult immigration policies
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$107,200
Inflation Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
3.2%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Skilled Worker Permit
Job Seeker Visa
Family Immigration
Visa Difficulty
7.8/10
PR Eligibility
3 Years
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$6,500
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Oil & Gas
Maritime
Technology
Fisheries
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
83.3 Yrs
Literacy Rate
99%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Oslo#115
University of Bergen#194
NTNU#230
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