Moving to Norway from Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guinea to Norway? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guinea to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°F vs 88°F in Conakry, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea to Norway.

Moved in 2023
9 ↑ 80% vs 2022

people moved from Guinea to Norway · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Norway?

Top countries of origin for Norway's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Norway compared to Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
NO
1.5

Norway performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
NO
51.7

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GN
94.0
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
NO
7.2t

Guinea generally does better on environment, though Norway leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GN
0.0
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
NO
2.0%

Norway generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
NO
$90,500

Norway performs significantly better than Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GN
63.9 yrs
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
NO
2.3

Norway performs significantly better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Oslo
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Conakry Oslo
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea and Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Norway

Visa Required
Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Norway.
Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Norway passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Norway?

Connectivity is usually fine (Norway: 45.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Norway offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Guinea?

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 0.2 in Guinea. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

What's the weather like in Norway compared to Guinea?

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Guinea, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GN NO
Population 13,237,832 5,553,840
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages French Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112