Top 3 Destinations for Norway Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 8,800 Norwegian citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, up 1% from the year before.
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | Spain | ~1,760 (20% of overall Norwegian outflow) |
| Norway | Denmark | ~1,760 (20% of overall Norwegian outflow) |
| Norway | Sweden | ~1,408 (16% of overall Norwegian outflow) |
Spain and Denmark tied for first at 20% each. Sweden close behind at 16%. Over half of Norwegian emigrants stay within the Nordics or head to Spain. The Scandinavian countries just keep swapping people.
Where are those destination countries sending their people?
Emigration of Spanish citizens (to OECD countries) was 80,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Germany, 13% to the Netherlands, and 12% to France.
Emigration of Danish citizens (to OECD countries) was 9,700 in 2023. ~18% went to Sweden, 12% to Spain, and 11% to Norway.
Emigration of Swedish citizens (to OECD countries) was 22,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Spain, 15% to Germany, and 10% to Norway.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Germany | ~14,400 |
| Denmark | Sweden | ~1,746 |
| Sweden | Spain | ~3,960 |