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23.09.202606:00:00UTC+00Norway’s Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 4.5% in August 2026

Norway’s unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in August 2026, up from 4.2% in July 2026, according to the latest data updated on 23 September 2026. The increase marks a pause in previous improvements in the labor market, indicating a modest weakening in employment conditions over the month.

While the 0.3 percentage-point uptick is relatively small, it highlights a shift in the short-term trend following July’s lower reading. Market participants and policymakers are likely to monitor upcoming labor data closely to assess whether this move reflects temporary volatility or the start of a more persistent softening in Norway’s job market.

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