Moving to Norway from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Republic of the Congo to Norway — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Republic of the Congo to Norway, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
7 ↑ 133% vs 2022

people moved from Republic of the Congo 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

How Republic of the Congo and Norway stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
NO
1.5

Norway performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
NO
51.7

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
66.0
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
NO
7.2t

Republic of the Congo 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
NO
2.0%

Norway generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
NO
$90,500

Norway performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
NO
2.3

Norway performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Norway

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Norway.
Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Norway passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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?

With 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Norway can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Republic of the Congo and Norway.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo 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 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG NO
Population 5,546,307 5,553,840
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112