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The difference in living standards in Norway is the lowest in the world. Nevertheless, the reports published by NAV clearly indicate that since 2009 the social stratification has been deepening. Two speeds can be observed - wealthy people get richer faster than residents with lower income levels.

The gap in living standards in Norway is growing

According to the report NAV, in 2011 in Norway people of Fr. the lowest level income accounted for 7,7% of the population. Five years later - in 2016 - their percentage has grown up to 9,2%. The authors of the report believe that it had a significant impact on this state of affairs increased immigration to Norway during the period considered. Nevertheless, in the years 2015-2016 noticed decrease the number of immigrants receiving little remuneration. Still, they remain a significant group.

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Immigrants cannot cope with the labor market

NAV's Yngvar Åsholt believes there is a risk of low income five times higher in immigrant groups than in the rest part of the population. This is due to the fact that usually people who come to Norway cope with less finding working. “Many immigrants are lower activity professionalthan the rest of the Norwegian population, ”says Yngvar Åsholt.

According to the report, there are 101 people living in Norway. dzieci in households that do not have high level life. More than half of them come from families immigrants. Most of such families are found in Oslo, while the least Rogaland and Troms.

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Which social groups earn the least?

Until recently, achievers lowest earnings these were largely elderly people. Currently, this problem is not so visible. Average height pensions have increased in recent years. However, the number also increased retireeswho download lowest retirement benefit.

The biggest growth people receiving lowest reward was reported in the age group 18-34 years. He is blamed for this state of affairs two-stage system education In Norway. According to experts, three levels of schools bring better effects. It is worth emphasizing that declined number of young people looking for a job. At the same time, however, was observed growth numbers beneficiaries receiving social benefits related to bad tent health in this age group.

NAV is preparing an aid strategy

According to Yngvar Åsholt, the greatest a challenge NAV is to find effective forms of help for people who achieve lowest income. This is to make it difference in living standards in Norway will be lower. In her opinion, they do not have enough qualifications professional. It is also a barrier in the labor market weak knowledge language Norwegian and getting more often occurring problems health.

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NAV will put it down soon greater emphasis to help you return to the labor market and to create tools that they will improve professional activity. Yngvar Åsholt also notes that a multifaceted approach is required cooperation in this respect also with other public entities - especially those prospering in the area education and service health.

Source: www.nav.no.

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