Moving to Norway from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan 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 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
6 ↓ 65% vs 2022

people moved from Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan and Norway stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
NO
1.5

Norway performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
NO
51.7

Tajikistan 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

TJ
159.0
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
NO
7.2t

Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
NO
2.0%

Norway performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
NO
$90,500

Norway generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
NO
2.3

Norway generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in education spending.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Oslo
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Dushanbe Oslo
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Norway passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.

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 Tajikistan and Norway.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ NO
Population 9,119,347 5,553,840
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages Russian, Tajik Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112