Norway

Norway ranks 2nd of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 61.8. This is 98% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Norway in the 99th percentile, 16.5 points above the global average of 45.4.

Norway performs best in Social Capital (2nd) and Governance (3rd), and weakest in Intellectual Capital (19th) and Economic Sustainability (13th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Resource Efficiency 7th, Natural Capital 13th.

Norway's GSCI score has declined by 0.3 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is positive (+0.8 points).

Norway has a population of 5.6 million, 87% below the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 9 people per km², 85% below the world average (58). Its GDP is $483.7 billion, 15% below the average country ($569.2 billion).

Norway's GDP per capita is $86,810, 6.3 times the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.