Norway Child Benefit Calculator
See how much child benefit you get per month and per year in Norway, based on the number of children and whether you live in an area with the Finnmark/North Troms/Svalbard supplement.
How to use the child benefit calculator
- Enter the number of children between 0 and 18 years old.
- Choose whether you live in an area with the Finnmark, North Troms or Svalbard supplement.
- See the estimated child benefit per month and per year.
How child benefit is calculated
Standard child benefit is a fixed, tax-free rate per child aged 0-18, regardless of income. Families where both the parent and child live in Finnmark, selected municipalities in North Troms, or Svalbard receive an extra supplement per child. Child benefit is paid out monthly by NAV.
Most people receive child benefit automatically without applying, since NAV is notified directly from the National Population Register when a child is born. If you've moved to Norway with a child, adopted, or the child isn't registered in the population register the usual way, you'll need to apply yourself.
Because child benefit isn't taxable income, it doesn't affect your tax settlement. For certain means-tested benefits (such as housing allowance or social assistance), however, the household's total income — including child benefit — can be taken into account — check the rules for the specific benefit.
Frequently asked questions
Who is entitled to child benefit?
Child benefit is normally given automatically to whoever the child lives with permanently, from birth until the child turns 18. Most people don't need to apply — NAV sends the decision automatically at birth or a registered move.
Is child benefit taxable?
No, child benefit is tax-free and doesn't affect your tax settlement.
What's the difference between standard and extended child benefit?
Standard child benefit is given for all children aged 0-18. Extended child benefit is an additional benefit for single parents that gives child benefit for one more child than they actually have, and is calculated separately by NAV.
Do I need to apply for child benefit myself?
Most people receive it automatically without applying, since NAV is notified directly from the National Population Register when a child is born. If you've moved to Norway with a child, adopted, or the child isn't registered in the population register the usual way, you'll need to apply yourself via nav.no.
Does child benefit affect other benefits I receive?
Child benefit is tax-free and doesn't count as income in your tax settlement. For certain means-tested benefits, such as housing allowance or social assistance, the household's total income including child benefit can still be taken into account — check the rules for the specific benefit.