Establishments, 1 January 2008

These figures are taken from the Central Register of Establishments and Enterprises at Statistics Norway.

One in four establishments is involved in real estate, renting and business activities. The majority are small; only 0.6 per cent have 100 employees or more. One in four establishments with 100 employees or more is found in health and social services.

Regional differences

There are marked regional differences with regard to the localisation of the establishments. As expected, Oslo and Akershus, Hordaland and Rogaland have the largest number of establishments, while Finnmark and Aust-Agder have the lowest number. Almost one quarter (24 per cent) of all establishments in Norway are located in Oslo/Akershus. When it comes to the largest establishments (with 100 or more employees), 23 per cent are located in Oslo.

In proportion to the counties’ population, the number of establishments is highest in Sogn og Fjordane, followed by Oslo, Oppland and Nord-Trøndelag. Hordaland and Akershus have fewest establishments per citizen.

More figures in StatBank Norway

Figures by industrial activity code, size group, county and municipality are available in StatBank Norway.

Tables:

• Table 1 Establishments by size groups and economic activity. 1st January 2008
• Table 2 Establishments by size groups and county. 1st January 2008