Norway Manufacturing PMI

Last Release

Oct 31, 2025

Actual

47.7

Units In

Points

49.7

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

N/A

Time to Release

N/A

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
64.12 Jul 2017	36.9 Feb 2009	53.02 Points	2004-2025	NIMA/DNB Markets

In Norway, the NIMA Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of 300 companies. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the manufacturing sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change.

Latest Updates

Norway’s DNB Manufacturing PMI rose to 53 in November 2025 from 48.2 in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since July 2024, as the production index recovered to 53, up 4.8 points from the previous month, while the new orders index rebounded to 54 from 48.3 in October, supported by stronger domestic demand (50.2) and export orders (50.1). At the same time, suppliers’ delivery times lengthened to 53.3 from 52.1, signaling increased activity, and the employment index surged to 52.1 from 41.8. In contrast, inventory levels of purchased goods increased (48.7 vs. 47), reflecting weaker demand and contributing negatively to the overall index. The input price index also dropped 2.8 points to 54.9 from 57.7, moving below its long-term average.