Norway: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
IMF Staff Country Reports, August 28, 2025
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- Published: August 28, 2025
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229021524.002
Overview
- Publication date: August 28, 2025
- Main finding: Norway’s economy has shown resilience amid global uncertainty, supported by strong fiscal buffers, a credible policy framework, and a robust net external asset position.
- Context: Challenging external backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions and trade policy frictions.
- Political calendar: Ahead of the September national elections, the fiscal stance remains expansionary, driven by increased defense spending.
- Document type: IMF Staff Country Report
Fiscal stance and public finances
- Current stance: Expansionary fiscal stance ahead of elections.
- Primary driver: Increased defense spending.
- Fiscal strength: Presence of strong fiscal buffers.
Monetary policy and inflation
- Monetary policy: Remains restrictive.
- Policy objective: To address above-target inflation.
- Inflation context: Referred to as "above-target inflation" in the staff assessment.
Structural reforms and labor market
- Reform momentum: Structural reforms have gained new momentum.
- Reform focus: Reinforced focus on labor participation and public sector efficiency.
- Labor markets: Identified as a policy area of emphasis.
External position and risks
- External position: Described as a robust net external asset position.
- External risks: Increasing geopolitical tensions and trade policy frictions pose challenges to the external backdrop.
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- 1. Selected Economic Indicators