The majority of foreign nationals who took the citizenship test last year passed it, according to information released by Norwegian authorities.
The citizenship test for Norway’s passport was taken by 5,116 people in 2024, and 92.5 percent of them passed.
Foreign nationals must pass either the citizenship test or the social studies test in Norwegian in order to be able to apply for Norwegian citizenship.
The high success rate from the previous year indicates that Norwegian citizens who wish to apply for the country’s passport are serious about the requirements and have realized how important it is to be involved in society.
Tonje Brenna, Norway’s Minister of Employment and Inclusion, expressed gratitude for the outcomes and stated that foreigners must have a solid understanding of Norwegian society in order to prosper in Norway.
The same emphasized how crucial it is that everyone engage in society on an equal basis.
A Consistently High Number of Participants Pass the Norwegian Citizenship Test
Participants continue to pass the Norwegian citizenship exam in large numbers.
Sveinung Skule of the Directorate for Higher Education and Competence says this is a good trend that indicates most exam takers are familiar with Norwegian culture.
According to data, the highest percentage of people who pass the citizenship test are consistently found in the regions of Vestland, Møre og Romsdal, and Akershus
The citizenship test in Norway has 32 questions. Participants must successfully answer at least 24 questions in order to pass the test. The Norwegian language is required for the Norwegian citizenship exam.
A total of 27,276 foreigners became citizens of Norway in 2024. The primary beneficiaries were Syrians. Data from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration reveal that 3,746 Syrian nationals got citizenship last year, with this nationality having among the highest approval rates, which stood at 97 per cent.
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