Statistics Norway

Building statistics

1 Building work started. Preliminary figures
  January Changes in per cent
  2007 2008
Number of dwellings 3 625 2 611 -28.0
       
Utility floor space, 1 000 m2      
Total  970.9  963.6 -0.7
Dwellings  436.2  346.9 -20.5
       
Other buildings  534.6  616.8 15.4
Industrial buildings1  390.0  475.8 22.0
Holiday property (cottages), private garages and other non-industrial activities  144.6  140.9 -2.5
1  Also includes building for education, health and social work and public administration.

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