Establishments, 1 January 2009

These figures are collected from the Central Register of Establishments and Enterprises (CRE) at Statistics Norway.

Most large establishments are within human health and social work activities

Establishments within human health and social work activities amount to 9 per cent of all establishments. On the other hand they represent 23 per cent of all establishments with 100 or more employees.

A total of 14.5 per cent of all establishments are within agriculture, forestry and fishing. Establishments within wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles amount to the same share.

Regional differences

There are clear regional differences with regard to localisation of the establishments. Most establishments are located in Oslo and Akershus, Hordaland and Rogaland. The least establishments are located in Finnmark and Aust-Agder. A total of 24 per cent of all establishments in Norway are located in Oslo/Akershus. With regard to the largest establishments, with 100 or more employees, Oslo dominates with 23 per cent of the establishments.

In proportion to the counties’ population, the number of establishments per capita is greatest in Sogn and Fjordane, followed by Oppland, Oslo and Nord-Trøndelag. Hordaland and Akershus are the counties with fewest establishments per capita.

More in StatBank Norway

Figures by industrial activity code, size groups, counties and municipalities are available in StatBank Norway.

Tables:

• Table 1 Establishments, by size groups and economic activity. 1st January 2009
• Table 2 Establishments, by size groups and county. 1st January 2009