# Norway sick leave and income disparities

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-sick-leave-and-income-disparities
> Updated: 2026-10-27T20:13:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Recent data from Statistics Norway (SSB) has highlighted various disparities regarding sick leave within the country. Initial findings revealed gender-based differences in sick leave rates among parents, noting that mothers in their 20s exhibit rates more than three times higher than fathers. Conversely, fathers were found to have lower sick leave rates than men without children.

Subsequent reports focused on the financial implications for workers in the private sector. While public sector employees generally receive full salary coverage, private sector workers face potential income gaps due to the National Insurance Scheme (Folketrygden) capping sick pay at six times the basic amount (6G). Approximately 30 percent of private sector employees lack coverage ensuring at least 90 percent of their salary above this threshold during extended illness.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Norway private sector workers face potential income gaps during sick leave

Statistics Norway reports that roughly 30 percent of private sector employees may face significant income drops during long-term sick leave due to limits on National Insurance coverage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-private-sector-workers-face-potential-income-gaps-during-sick-leave

### 2026-10-08: Norway sick leave data shows lower rates for fathers

Statistics Norway reports that fathers have lower sick leave rates than men without children, while mothers in their 20s have over three times the sick leave rate of fathers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-sick-leave-data-shows-lower-rates-for-fathers

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