Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway
Norway: Non-fatal occupational injury rates was 518.6 per 100,000 employees in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway, 2000–2023
Source: International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 employees.
Analysis
The most recent figure for non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway is 518.6 per 100,000 employees, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 32.2% on the previous year and down 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway peaked at 2,068 per 100,000 employees in 2009 and was at its lowest, 283.42 per 100,000 employees, in 2014.
Norway ranks 44th of 80 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 employees | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,400 per 100,000 employees | — |
| 2001 | 1,260 per 100,000 employees | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 1,179 per 100,000 employees | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 1,047 per 100,000 employees | -11.2% |
| 2004 | 993 per 100,000 employees | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 899 per 100,000 employees | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 780 per 100,000 employees | -13.2% |
| 2007 | 781 per 100,000 employees | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 661.5 per 100,000 employees | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 2,068 per 100,000 employees | +212.6% |
| 2010 | 1,430 per 100,000 employees | -30.8% |
| 2011 | 1,035 per 100,000 employees | -27.6% |
| 2012 | 1,764 per 100,000 employees | +70.4% |
| 2013 | 881.67 per 100,000 employees | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 283.42 per 100,000 employees | -67.9% |
| 2015 | 397.74 per 100,000 employees | +40.3% |
| 2016 | 373.85 per 100,000 employees | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 361.36 per 100,000 employees | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 372.49 per 100,000 employees | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 346.38 per 100,000 employees | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 341.59 per 100,000 employees | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 373.79 per 100,000 employees | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 392.28 per 100,000 employees | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 518.6 per 100,000 employees | +32.2% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 518.6 per 100,000 employees is below the median for high income countries, which is 808.69 per 100,000 employees, 64% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Norway's 518.6 per 100,000 employees is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 533.64 per 100,000 employees, 97% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +212.6% | 661.5 per 100,000 employees | 2,068 per 100,000 employees |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,107 per 100,000 employees | 661.5 per 100,000 employees | 2,068 per 100,000 employees | 10 |
| 2010s | 724.67 per 100,000 employees | 283.42 per 100,000 employees | 1,764 per 100,000 employees | 10 |
| 2020s | 406.56 per 100,000 employees | 341.59 per 100,000 employees | 518.6 per 100,000 employees | 4 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More reference data data for Norway
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3703 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3621 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3366 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway?
- Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Norway was 518.6 per 100,000 employees in 2023, according to International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest non-fatal occupational injury rates recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 2,068 per 100,000 employees in 2009.
- What is the lowest non-fatal occupational injury rates recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 283.42 per 100,000 employees in 2014.
- How does Norway rank for non-fatal occupational injury rates?
- Norway ranks 44th out of 80 countries with data for 2023.
- Is non-fatal occupational injury rates rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Non-fatal occupational injury rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status (per 100,000 employees).