Norway's unemployment rate reached 2.0 percent in October. The National Employment Service registered 61,300 people as completely unemployed at month's end.
Seasonally adjusted figures show an increase of 200 people from September.
Labor and Welfare Director Hans Christian Holte said in a statement that unemployment has grown since summer 2022. He noted the rate now matches pre-pandemic levels. Officials consider this a relatively normal situation, and the labor market remains strong.
Norway's unemployment figures remain among the lowest in Europe. The country's robust welfare system provides strong safety nets for job seekers.
This slight uptick suggests the Norwegian economy may be cooling from its typically strong performance. Still, employers continue to report challenges finding qualified workers in many sectors.