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Public Health System

Public health system

The gradual emergence of the welfare state during the course of the 1900s was accompanied by a major expansion of Norway’s public health system as well as nursing and care services. In 1870, there were 4000 patients to each physician, ... + More

National Insurance Scheme

National Insurance Scheme

All Norwegian citizens and individuals working in Norway are automatically qualified for membership of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme, a government insurance scheme entitling members to pensions (e.g. old age, survivors, ... + More

Health

Health

The general standard of health of the Norwegian population is good across the board. Life expectancy has increased at a steady pace over the last 20 years, with women currently expected to reach an average age of 81.4, and men an age of ... + More

General Info

General info

Norway is a welfare state and one of the richest countries in the world. In 2003, for the third consecutive year, Norway is ranked at the top of the UNDP Human Development Index over national living conditions. The average life ... + More

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