What is capital intensity in Norway?

Capital intensity in Norway was 287 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Norway?

The highest recorded value was 287 in 2015.

What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Norway?

The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1890.

How does Norway rank for capital intensity?

Norway ranks 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity rising or falling in Norway?

Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Norway data come from?

The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Capital intensity in Norway

Name: Capital intensity in Norway
Creator: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Norway: Capital intensity was 287 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

287

Change on year

up 2.1%

World rank

1st

of 23 countries

All-time high

287

in 2015

All-time low

in 1890

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity in Norway, 1890–2015

Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Norway recorded 287 for capital intensity in 2015. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity in Norway peaked at 287 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1890.

That places Norway 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1890s	9.5	9	10	10
1900s	11.7	10	13	10
1910s	15.4	13	18	10
1920s	22.2	19	24	10
1930s	28.1	25	30	10
1940s	34.3	30	38	10
1950s	47.9	38	60	10
1960s	72.9	61	88	10
1970s	113.6	91	139	10
1980s	162.3	141	186	10
1990s	204.1	192	214	10
2000s	242.4	220	260	10
2010s	274.5	265	287	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity in Norway?: Capital intensity in Norway was 287 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Norway?: The highest recorded value was 287 in 2015.
What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Norway?: The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1890.
How does Norway rank for capital intensity?: Norway ranks 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity rising or falling in Norway?: Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway data come from?: The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Capital intensity
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 23 places, 2,898 data points, 1890–2015
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.