Highest Unemployment in Norway

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Highest Unemployment — Norway

1 Åkrehamn 14 4.6%

2 Brønnøysund 09 4.6%

3 Kragerø 17 4.6%

4 Austevoll 46 4.6%

5 Luster 46 4.6%

6 Tranby 04 4.6%

7 Vestby 01 4.6%

8 Hommelvik 21 4.6%

9 Mysen 13 4.6%

10 Voss 46 4.6%

11 Røros 21 4.6%

12 Hommersåk 14 4.6%

13 Sandnessjøen 09 4.6%

14 Ulsteinvik 08 4.6%

15 Knarvik 46 4.6%

16 Sørumsand 01 4.6%

17 Stavern 20 4.6%

18 Kløfta 01 4.6%

19 Fauske 09 4.6%

20 Kvinesdal 42 4.6%

21 Tvedestrand 42 4.6%

22 Holmestrand 20 4.6%

23 Ørsta 08 4.6%

24 Tananger 14 4.6%

25 Melhus 21 4.6%

26 Malvik 21 4.6%

27 Fetsund 01 4.6%

28 Indre Arna 46 4.6%

29 Ask 01 4.6%

30 Eidsvoll 01 4.6%

31 Stryn 46 4.6%

32 Jørpeland 14 4.6%

33 Nærbø 14 4.6%

34 Raufoss 34 4.6%

35 Sæveland 14 4.6%

36 Ås 01 4.6%

37 Lillesand 42 4.6%

38 Orkanger 21 4.6%

39 Verdal 21 4.6%

40 Namsos 21 4.6%

41 Råholt 01 4.6%

42 Søgne 42 4.6%

43 Florø 46 4.6%

44 Flekkefjord 42 4.6%

45 Haram 08 4.6%

46 Straume 46 4.6%

47 Mosjøen 09 4.6%

48 Hokksund 04 4.6%

49 Ensjø 12 4.6%

50 Førde 46 4.6%

51 Sortland 09 4.6%

52 Volda 08 4.6%

53 Nesoddtangen 01 4.6%

54 Brumunddal 34 4.6%

55 Mandal 42 4.6%

56 Drøbak 01 4.6%

57 Strømmen 01 4.6%

58 Egersund 14 4.6%

59 Tangvall 42 4.6%

60 Hammerfest 05 4.6%

61 Kopervik 14 4.6%

62 Stokke 20 4.6%

63 Lenvik 18 4.6%

64 Kongsvinger 34 4.6%

65 Notodden 17 4.6%

66 Jessheim 01 4.6%

67 Bryne 14 4.6%

68 Askim 13 4.6%

69 Elverum 34 4.6%

70 Ski 01 4.6%

71 Vennesla 42 4.6%

72 Stjørdal 21 4.6%

73 Steinkjer 21 4.6%

74 Strand 14 4.6%

75 Hønefoss 04 4.6%

76 Leirvik 46 4.6%

77 Narvik 09 4.6%

78 Alta 05 4.6%

79 Stjørdalshalsen 21 4.6%

80 Gjøvik 34 4.6%

81 Kongsberg 04 4.6%

82 Tromsdalen 18 4.6%

83 Mo i Rana 09 4.6%

84 Time 14 4.6%

85 Levanger 21 4.6%

86 Harstad 18 4.6%

87 Halden 13 4.6%

88 Molde 08 4.6%

89 Larvik 20 4.6%

90 Kristiansund 08 4.6%

91 Grimstad 42 4.6%

92 Ytrebygda 46 4.6%

93 Horten 20 4.6%

94 Lillehammer 34 4.6%

95 Hamar 34 4.6%

96 Arendal 42 4.6%

97 Bodø 09 4.6%

98 Porsgrunn 17 4.6%

99 Nesttun 46 4.6%

100 Haugesund 14 4.6%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Norway face significant economic challenges. Åkrehamn has an unemployment rate of 4.6%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Åkrehamn, about 1 in 22 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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