International tourist departures in Norway
Norway: International tourist departures was 8.41 million departures in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International tourist departures in Norway, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in departures.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international tourist departures in Norway is 8.41 million departures, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.2% on the previous year and down 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourist departures in Norway peaked at 9.28 million departures in 2013 and was at its lowest, 590,000 departures, in 1995.
That places Norway 23rd out of 112 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.08 million departures | 590,000 departures | 2.27 million departures | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.26 million departures | 2.35 million departures | 6.64 million departures | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.54 million departures | 7.59 million departures | 9.28 million departures | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.33 million departures | 1.69 million departures | 8.41 million departures | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist departures in Norway?
- International tourist departures in Norway was 8.41 million departures in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist departures recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 9.28 million departures in 2013.
- What is the lowest international tourist departures recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 590,000 departures in 1995.
- How does Norway rank for international tourist departures?
- Norway ranks 23rd out of 112 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international tourist departures rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist departures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by country's residents who travel abroad and stay overnight.