What is Dagpenger unemployment benefit in Norway?

Dagpenger (daily unemployment benefit) is Norway's unemployment insurance, administered by NAV (Arbeids- og velferdsetaten). In 2026, you receive 62.4% of your previous income, with a maximum of NOK 721,000/year (6G, where G=NOK 124,028 — the National Insurance base amount). To qualify, you must have had income of at least 1.5G (NOK 186,042) in the last 12 months, or 3G in the last 3 years. Benefits last up to 104 weeks (2 years) depending on previous income level. Register at nav.no.

How to apply for housing benefit (Bostøtte) in Norway?

Bostøtte (housing benefit) is administered by Husbanken and the municipalities. In 2026, the maximum monthly benefit is approximately NOK 4,200. To qualify, your income must be below NOK 246,000/year for a single person, and your housing costs must be within defined limits. You must live in your own home (rented or owned) as your primary residence. Apply online at husbanken.no. Benefits are recalculated every 3 months based on actual income and housing costs.

What child benefits exist in Norway?

Norway's Barnetrygd (child benefit) is a universal monthly payment administered by NAV. In 2026, the amount is NOK 1,766/month per child under 18 years old. It is not means-tested. Single parents receive double Barnetrygd for one child. Additionally, Engangsstønad provides a lump sum of NOK 92,648 at birth for parents not entitled to foreldrepenger. Foreldrepenger (parental pay) covers 100% of income (capped at 6G) for up to 49 weeks per child.

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Sosiale ytelser Norge 2026

Norge har et nordisk velferdsystem med NAV som sentral administrasjon. Viktige ytelser: Dagpenger arbeidsløshet, Sosialhjelp, Barnetrygd, Bostøtte, Alderspensjon, Sykepenger. Valuta: NOK.

62% lønn Dagpenger

NOK 7 100 Sosialhjelp

NOK 1 766 Barnetrygd/barn

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Modèle social : Nordique (NAV universel + cotisations élevées). Le NAV gère l'ensemble des prestations sociales en Norvège. Le système est financé par les cotisations sociales (trygdeavgift) et l'impôt. Montants en NOK 2026 (G = NOK 124 028).

Prestations sociales — barèmes 2026

Aide	Catégorie	Beløp (NOK)	Fréquence	Organisme	Conditions principales	Source officielle
Dagpenger	Chômage	62.4% lønn, maks NOK 721 000/an	Mensuel	NAV	Revenu 1.5G/an Chômage invol. Résidence NO	nav.no
Sosialhjelp	Revenus / Emploi	NOK 7 100 (seul) / mois	Mensuel	Kommune / NAV	Dernier recours Résidence NO Revenus très bas	nav.no
Barnetrygd	Famille	NOK 1 766 / enfant / mois	Mensuel	NAV	Enfant <18 ans Résidence NO	nav.no
Bostøtte	Logement	NOK 4 200 max / mois	Mensuel	Husbanken	Revenus <NOK 246 000/an (seul) Résidence principale	husbanken.no
Alderspensjon	Retraite	66% pensjonsgrunnlag (min)	Mensuel	NAV	67+ ans Résidence NO Cotisations	nav.no
Uføretrygd	Handicap	66% inntekt (max 6G)	Mensuel	NAV	Capacité travail réduite ≥50% Résidence NO	nav.no
Sykepenger	Santé	100% inntekt (max 6G = NOK 744 168/an)	Mensuel	NAV / Arbeidsgiver	Maladie Emploi ≥4 semaines	nav.no
Foreldrepenger	Famille	100% inntekt (max 6G) jusqu'à 49 semaines	Mensuel	NAV	Parent salarié/indépendant Naissance/adoption	nav.no
Studiestøtte	Étudiant	NOK 13 260 / mois	Mensuel	Lånekassen	Études reconnues Résidence NO Âge <45 ans	lanekassen.no
Engangsstønad	Famille	NOK 92 648 (unique)	Unique	NAV	Naissance Pas droit foreldrepenger	nav.no

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What is Dagpenger unemployment benefit in Norway?

Dagpenger (daily unemployment benefit) is Norway's unemployment insurance, administered by NAV (Arbeids- og velferdsetaten). In 2026, you receive 62.4% of your previous income, with a maximum of NOK 721,000/year (6G, where G=NOK 124,028 — the National Insurance base amount).

To qualify, you must have had income of at least 1.5G (NOK 186,042) in the last 12 months, or 3G in the last 3 years. Benefits last up to 104 weeks (2 years) depending on previous income level. Register at nav.no.
How to apply for housing benefit (Bostøtte) in Norway?

Bostøtte (housing benefit) is administered by Husbanken and the municipalities. In 2026, the maximum monthly benefit is approximately NOK 4,200. To qualify, your income must be below NOK 246,000/year for a single person, and your housing costs must be within defined limits.

You must live in your own home (rented or owned) as your primary residence. Apply online at husbanken.no. Benefits are recalculated every 3 months based on actual income and housing costs.
What child benefits exist in Norway?

Norway's Barnetrygd (child benefit) is a universal monthly payment administered by NAV. In 2026, the amount is NOK 1,766/month per child under 18 years old. It is not means-tested. Single parents receive double Barnetrygd for one child.

Additionally, Engangsstønad provides a lump sum of NOK 92,648 at birth for parents not entitled to foreldrepenger. Foreldrepenger (parental pay) covers 100% of income (capped at 6G) for up to 49 weeks per child.