Growth in economic activity has led to a surge in demand for contract professionals in Norway, according to statistics from 6CATS International, a supplier of international contractor management solutions.

Data from 6CATS revealed that Norway saw a 170% increase in freelance professionals working in the country between January and May of 2019.

Michelle Reilly, CEO of 6CATS International commented, “There’s certainly been a growth in business activity in Norway that is driving a surge in demand for contract professionals. The need for workers to plug talent gaps in the country is higher than ever, and this is being reflected across multiple sectors, especially in professions such as IT and engineering.”

“For contractors, and the agencies that place them overseas, Norway is certainly likely to continue to be a destination of choice in the near future. However, employment and tax compliance in the region can be complex,” Reilly said.

A 2018 government report  estimated that Norway could face a shortfall of more than 4,000 experts in the niche area of IT security by 2030 unless active measures are taken to reverse the shrinking talent pool.