Building statistics, 2000

Final figures from Statistics Norway's building statistics show 23 550 dwelling starts in 2000. The highest number of dwelling starts were registered in Akershus and Rogaland with 3 574 and 2 887 respectively. In Oslo 1 452 dwellings were started in 2000.

An area of 3 941 000 m2 of non-residential utility floor space, including leisure activities building and residential garage, was started in 2000. The highest numbers of square meter floor space of non-residential buildings were registered in Rogaland and Hordaland, with 379 000 and 406 000 m2 respectively.

New classification of types of buildings

The classification of types of buildings in the Ground Property, Address and Building Register has been revised in 2000. Figures divided by groups can because of this not be compared with the previous years.

Tables:

• Table 1 Building work started. Dwellings and utility floor space, by type of building. 2000
• Table 2 Buildings completed. Dwellings and utility floor space, by type of building. 2000
• Table 3 Buildings work started. Dwellings and utility floor space in dwellings, by type of building and county. 2000
• Table 4 Buildings work started. Utility floor space, by type of building and county. 1000 m²
• Table 5 Building work started. Utility floor space other than in dwellings, by user's industry and county. 1000 m². 2000
• Table 6 Building work started and buildings completed. Dwellings and utility floor space in dwellings. Utility floor space other than in dwellings. Municipality. 2000