In 2023, 5,333 people underwent the citizenship test in Norway, with a passing rate of 91.3 percent among participants. Based on Ministry of Labor and Inclusion data, there's a noticeable rise in test takers nationwide, notably in Oslo and Vestland, where pass rates stand at 93.9 percent and 93 percent, respectively.
The Ministry clarifies that individuals aged 18 to 67 seeking Norwegian citizenship must successfully complete either the citizenship test or the social studies test in Norwegian. Moreover, the citizenship test evaluates understanding according to the Curriculum for Social Studies Training for Adult Immigrants, comprising 32 questions. To pass, candidates must correctly answer a minimum of 24 questions. If a citizen has previously passed a similar test during Norwegian language and social studies training, they are not required to retake it.
Exemptions may be granted if:
- Social studies were successfully completed in junior or senior high school.
- Completion of social studies in higher secondary education.
- Module 1 vocational training with a certificate obtained.
- Studies in social sciences at a university or college, covering specific topics.
- Completion of Norwegian or Sami studies at a university or college in Norway.
- Health or other significant reasons prevent test passage.
- Municipality exemption from mandatory social studies training or testing.
However, individuals registered as EU/EEA citizens or who obtained their first residence permit before September 1, 2005, are not eligible for exemptions.