Ana M. López
Research expert covering travel, tourism and hospitality
Tourism in Norway - statistics & facts
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), travel and tourism in Norway generated, directly and indirectly, over six percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. The total contribution of travel and tourism to Norway’s GDP amounted to nearly 353 billion Norwegian kroner, remaining still below the pre-pandemic figure. According to the estimates, this sector was only expected to fully recover from this crisis by the end of 2024. Overall, food and beverage services account for the highest tourism expenditure in Norway, followed by accommodation services.
Inbound and domestic tourism expenditure in Norway
Most international tourists who visit the Scandinavian country come from Europe, with travelers from Germany and Sweden recording the highest number of overnight stays in 2023. Overall, the annual consumption expenditure of international visitors reached more than 50 million Norwegian kroner in the late 2010s. Meanwhile, domestic tourism consumption expenditure was significantly higher than international, adding up to roughly 100 billion kroner that year.Accommodation in Norway
Besides hotels and motels, camping and caravan sites are the most popular types of travel accommodation in Norway. In 2021, this type of lodge totaled 925 across the country. When observing the main travel purposes, Oslo was the county with the highest number of hotel overnight stays motivated by recreation or work in 2022, while Viken was the main destination for training or conferences.
