The general public’s domestic loan debt (C2) amounted to NOK 6 890 billion at end-August. The general public include households etc., non-financial enterprises and municipal government.
Decreased debt growth in households
Households’ domestic loan debt totalled to NOK 4 100 billion at end-August. The twelve-month growth was 4.3 per cent to end-August, down from 4.4 per cent the previous month.
Increased debt growth in non-financial corporations
Non-financial corporations’ domestic loan debt amounted to NOK 2 144 billion at end-August. The twelve-month growth was 7.6 per cent to end-August, up from 7.0 per cent the previous month. Through 2022 we have seen an increase in the debt growth in non-financial corporations. This is caused by growth in several different sectors and industries, primarily in Mainland Norway. Tables with more details on lending to different sectors and industries can be found in the statistics for Banks and mortgage companies.
Decreased debt growth in municipal government
Municipal government’s domestic loan debt amounted to NOK 646 billion at end-August. The twelve-month growth was 3.7 per cent to end-August, down from 4.4 per cent the previous month.
Unchanged growth in debt securities
The twelve-month growth in the general public’s debt securities was 6.2 per cent to end-August, unchanged from the previous month.