Norway Survey Finds High Job Satisfaction but Significant Work‑Related Health Issues

In 2025, Statistics Norway’s survey of working conditions among people aged 18‑66 revealed that 79.9 % of respondents were satisfied with their jobs, and 70.0 % reported feeling motivated and engaged most of the time. Opportunities for professional development were seen by 59.1 %. However, work‑related health issues were common: 40.5 % felt physically worn out after work, 35.7 % mentally drained, and 46.2 % reported two or more health problems linked to work. A further 18.1 % had continuous sick leave of 14 days or more, and 7.5 % said the leave was caused by work. Physical or chemical hazards affected 13.1 % of workers, while ergonomic hazards were reported by 16.7 %. Violence, threats, sexual harassment or bullying was experienced by 16.9 % of respondents in the past year, with 5.7 % reporting violence at work and 4.9 % harassment or bullying.

Source: Statistics Norway (Statistisk sentralbyrå).
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