Norway
First look. Fewer sources yet.
At a glance
| Capital | Oslo | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | NOK | Sikap research database |
| Time zone | UTC+1 | Source, checked |
| Distance from Manila | 9 722 km | Computed from the coordinates |
| Population | 5.6 million | Source, checked |
| Official languages | Bokmal Norwegian, Nynorsk Norwegian | Source, checked |
| GDP per person | USD 104 044 at purchasing power | Source, checked |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | Source, checked |
| Average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Minimum wage | not sourced yet | |
| Tax on an average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Health coverage index | 89 of 100 | Source, checked |
| Average temperature | 6 °C | Source, checked |
| Warmest month | 17 °C in Jul | Source, checked |
| Coldest month | -4 °C in Jan | Source, checked |
| Happiness rank | 6 of the ranked countries | Source, checked |
| Happiness score | 7.24 | Source, checked |
| English proficiency | Very high | Source, checked |
| Rent, one bedroom in the capital | not sourced yet | |
| Cost of living, one person | not sourced yet | |
| Health insurance | not sourced yet | |
| Homicide rate | not sourced yet | |
| Residents born abroad | 18.2% | Source, checked |
| Usual weekly hours | not sourced yet | |
| Paid leave | not sourced yet | |
| Public holidays | not sourced yet | |
| Internet speed | 241 Mbps | Source, checked |
| EU member | no | Sikap research database |
| Schengen member | not sourced yet | |
| Dual citizenship | yes | Source, checked |
Notes on the rules
- Post-study permit: The baseline entry said Norway's post-study route is reserved for graduates of Norwegian institutions. Source
- Post-study permit: that is exactly this route, so a local graduate qualifies. Source
- Post-study permit: As of 6 July 2026 a separate. Source
- Post-study permit: shorter 6-month job-seeker permit applies to skilled workers from visa-free countries generally. Source
- Post-study permit: which is a different route from this one. Source
Sources
- Study in Norway: Working in Norway after completing a degree, checked 19 Sept 2026
- Lovdata: Lov om norsk statsborgerskap (statsborgerloven), checked 19 Sept 2026