The statistics show a gradual reduction in total penal sanctions in Norway, from 282,564 in 2019 to 266,871 in 2025. On‑spot fines, the most common sanction, decreased slightly from 216,950 in 2019 to 212,544 in 2025. The number of conditional waivers of prosecution has risen sharply, from 2,446 in 2019 to 4,389 in 2025, while unconditional imprisonment fell from 8,624 to 7,198 over the same period. Conditional imprisonment also fell from 4,599 to 3,571. Sentences involving more than a fine dropped from 15,236 to 12,608. The share of youth and community sentences has remained relatively stable.
Source: Statistics Norway (Statistisk sentralbyrå).
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