Lowest net immigration in ten years
(WorldNews Norway)

Net immigration to Norway in 2016 was 3 700 lower than the previous year due to the particularly high level of emigration, according to new figures from the statistics Migrations. More arriving from Asia, especially Syria, and fewer arriving from Europe. A total of 66 800 persons immigrated to Norway in 2016; 500 fewer than the previous year, while just over 40 700 people emigrated; 3 300 more than in 2015. This resulted in a net immigration of 26 100, which is the lowest figure since 2006. Since the peak year of 2012, net immigration has fallen by 21 300. The trend of falling immigration continues. On average, 2 500 fewer people have immigrated...