How often Norwegian and English appear in real job ads, field by field.
By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 06/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Field ⇅ | Open ads ⇅ | Asks Norwegian ⇅ | Mostly English ⇅ | Visa mention ⇅ | Authorisation mention ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & social care | 3,412 | 49.9% | 0.2% | 2.6% | 56.4% |
| Education | 1,632 | 40.1% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Sales & service | 1,401 | 20.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Office & finance | 912 | 30.7% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 628 | 23.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Tourism & food | 451 | 17.3% | 11.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Construction | 366 | 34.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| IT | 281 | 26.3% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 9.3% |
| Transport & warehouse | 279 | 26.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Industry & production | 229 | 31.0% | 17.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Security & emergency | 137 | 27.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 10.9% |
| Culture & creative | 132 | 26.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Nature & environment | 90 | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 16.7% |
Keyword counts in ad text: a rough indicator, not a legal reading. A missing mention does not mean Norwegian is unnecessary.
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