Statistics Norway

Building statistics

1   Building work started. Preliminary figures1,2
  August Changes in per cent January-August Changes in per cent
  2002 2003 2002 2003
Number of dwellings 2 027 1 983 -2.2 14 062 13 955 -0.8
Utility floor space, 1 000 m2            
Total  668.9  569.3 -14.9 4 265.8 3 805.2 -10.8
Dwellings  291.0  253.7 -12.8 1 916.9 1 802.9 -5.9
Other buildings  377.9  315.5 -16.5 2 348.9 2 002.3 -14.8
1  The registration of non-residential buildings in the municipality of Oslo was imperfect for the years 2001, 2002 and the beginning of 2003.
2  The registration of residential buildings in the municipality of Oslo was imperfect for April 2003.

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