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Health at a Glance 2023: Key findings for Norway

Health at a Glance provides the latest comparable data and trends on population health and health system performance. This Country Note shows how Norway compares to other OECD countries across indicators in the report.

Embracing a One Health Framework to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – the ability of microbes to resist antimicrobials - remains an alarming global health threat that jeopardises the effectiveness of many 20th century public health advances. In recent years, Norway made important strides in tackling AMR. Yet, more progress is needed.

Taxing Wages: Key findings for Norway

The tax wedge for the average single worker in Norway remained unchanged at 35.7% in 2021 and 2022. The OECD average tax wedge in 2022 was 34.6% (2021, 34.6%).

Revenue Statistics: Key findings for Norway

The OECD’s annual Revenue Statistics report found that the tax-to-GDP ratio in Norway increased by 3.4 percentage points from 38.8% in 2020 to 42.2% in 2021. Between 2020 and 2021, the OECD average increased from 33.6% to 34.1%.

Towards a new stage in Norway's science, technology and innovation system - Improving the long-term plan for research and higher education

Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions in Norway

Norvège : accroître la productivité et le taux d’activité tout en améliorant l’accessibilité financière du logement aidera à préserver de hauts niveaux de vie, selon l’OCDE

Si le taux de vaccination élevé de la Norvège a aidé à limiter l’impact du COVID-19 sur sa population et son économie, le pays doit néanmoins s’attaquer à certains enjeux, notamment aux prix élevés du logement et à la baisse du taux d’activité, pour pérenniser ses résultats socioéconomiques solides, selon un nouveau rapport de l’OCDE.

OECD Skills Outlook 2021: How does Norway compare?

The Skills Outlook Country Profile details key indicators to assess the extent to which Norway is able to provide strong foundations for lifelong learning; promote effective transitions into further education, training and the labour market and engage adults in learning. It also evaluates the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult learning and the labour market.

Preventing Harmful Alcohol Use: Key Findings for Norway

Norway has one of the lowest levels of alcohol consumption – 7.4 litres of pure alcohol per capita per year, roughly equivalent to 1.5 bottles of wine or 2.8 litres of beer per week per person aged 15 and over. In addition, in Norway, some population groups are at higher risk than others.

The Impact of Regulation on International Investment in Finland