04.09.202506:00:00UTC+00Norway's Current Account Surplus Narrows to NOK 217.9 Billion in Q2 2025

Norway's current account surplus witnessed a significant decline in the second quarter of 2025, reducing to NOK 217.9 billion, as per the latest figures updated on September 4, 2025. This figure marks a substantial drop from the first quarter's surplus, which was recorded at NOK 285.3 billion.

The contraction in the current account surplus points towards changing dynamics within Norway's economic activities, possibly related to fluctuations in its trade balance, alterations in investment income, or adjustments in government policy that impacted its international trade relationships.

With Norway's economy heavily reliant on its exports, particularly from the oil and gas sectors, this reduction may raise concerns among financial analysts and economists who keep a close watch on the country's fiscal health and strategies to maintain its economic robustness. The data indicates a necessity for ongoing assessment and potential policy recalibration to enhance Norway’s current account position in the upcoming quarters.