Norway vs Poland: Arrears on utility bills

Norway
3.2%
in 2025
Poland
2.6%
in 2025
Norway rank
33rd
Poland rank
36th

Arrears on utility bills over time

  • Norway
  • Poland
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 3.2% against 2.6% in Poland, a difference of 0.6%.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.2 times Poland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Poland ahead.

Norway ranks 33rd and Poland ranks 36th of 38 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 6.4% 16.8% 10.3% Poland
2010s 4.0% 10.9% 6.9% Poland
2020s 3.1% 4.0% 1.0% Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher arrears on utility bills, Norway or Poland?
Norway, at 3.2% against 2.6% in Poland as of 2025.
What is the difference in arrears on utility bills between Norway and Poland?
0.6%, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Poland?
21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
How do Norway and Poland rank globally for arrears on utility bills?
Norway ranks 33rd and Poland ranks 36th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Arrears on utility bills. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrears on utility bills
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed