Retail sales in Norway increased by 1.3% month-on-month in November 2025, accelerating from a 0.1% rise in the previous month.
It marked the second consecutive month of growth and the fastest pace since May 2024, supported by faster increases in sales of ICT equipment (2.3% vs 0.9%), alongside rebounds in other household equipment (5.3% vs -2.1%) and food, beverages and tobacco (0.2% vs -0.6%), while trade not in stores/stalls etc. rose 2.7% after being flat in October.
Meanwhile, sales growth eased for non-specialised stores (0.5% vs 0.9%), cultural and recreational goods (0.2% vs 2.1%), and other goods (0.2% vs 0.9%), while automotive fuel was unchanged after edging up in October.
On a yearly basis, retail activity grew 5.2% in November, following a 3.3% rise in the preceding period.