Statistics Norway

Building statistics

1 Building work started. Preliminary figures
  March Changes in per cent January-March Changes in per cent
  2008 2009 2008 2009
Number of dwellings 1 853 1 561 -15.8 6 494 5 427 -16.4
             
Utility floor space, 1 000 m2            
Total  752.5  578.0 -23.2 2 415.5 1 958.5 -18.9
             
Dwellings  232.9  211.8 -9.1  845.4  698.0 -17.4
             
Other buildings  519.6  366.2 -29.5 1 570.1 1 260.4 -19.7
Industrial buildings1  421.0  286.4 -32.0 1 215.5  980.0 -19.4
Holiday property(cottages), private garages and other non-industrial activities 98.6 79.7 -19.1  354.7  280.4 -20.9
1  Also Includes building for education, health and social work and public administration.

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