Official statistics since 1876

The current AFP scheme in the private sector is a collectively bargained benefit provided as a lifelong supplement to the old-age pension from the National Insurance Scheme. The scheme has a fundamental weakness: eligibility for AFP is tied to strict seniority requirements at the time of retirement, rather than to total years spent in an AFP-covered firm throughout the individual’s working career.

In the period of August 17th – August 23rd the export price of fresh salmon came to NOK 73.52 per kilo, up 1.2 per cent compared to the previous seven-day period.

The literature highlights the importance of international coordination in both corporate tax rates and regulations governing profit shifting to ensure the effective taxation of multinational firms.

Although 2026 investments in industry are estimated to be somewhat lower than in 2025, the level is still high historically. At the same time, updated investment estimates for 2027 suggest that industrial investments will remain at the same level next year.