Svalbard
Norway
Fjords, Freedom, Midnight Sun
Overview
High social trust, strong economy, and excellent quality of life. A top choice for stability and long-term investment.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Northern Europe
Land Area
323,802 km²
Capital
Oslo
Languages
Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Currencies
Norwegian krone (kr)
At a Glance
93
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
84
Freedom
96
Security
100
Life Expectancy
82.3 yrs
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Urbanization
84%
Cost Index
86
Housing Index
79
Healthcare Access
98/100
Climate
Average Temperature
5.2°C
Average AQI
14
Most Temperate Cities
1 Vedavågen 8.7°C
2 Sæveland 8.7°C
3 Songdalen 8.6°C
4 Marnardal 8.5°C
5 Sandøy 8.2°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Rennesøy 1 AQI
2 Rygge 9 AQI
3 Snåase - Snåsa 32 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 86
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 79
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 22.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 38.20%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 78/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 85/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 188 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 87
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.61% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 176 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 35/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025