In 2025, sick leave in Norway was reported at 6.57%, marking a significant decline of 2.7% from the year prior, representing the lowest levels seen in three years. Notably, this downturn in sick leave follows a troubling rise over recent years, particularly peaking in 2024, which recorded the highest sick leave rates in 15 years.

The total number of sick leave days taken in 2025 decreased to approximately 39 million, reflecting nearly one million fewer sick leave days compared to 2024. This trend coincided with an increase in agreed workdays of over two million, which has contributed to the overall drop in sick leave percentage, as a larger number of employees were available to work.

Eve Vangsnes Bergli, the acting director of the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV), expressed optimism regarding the drop in sick leave, stating that it is promising to witness a reduction after several years of increases. She emphasized the importance of continuing to support individuals in the workplace, enabling more people to contribute their skills and expertise effectively. This improvement is seen as an important socio-economic development for Norway's workforce.