Statistics Norway

Building statistics

1 Building work started. Preliminary figures
  July Changes in per cent January-July Changes in per cent
  2008 2009 2008 20091
Number of dwellings 1 107  760 -31.3 14 027 10 613 -24.3
             
Utility floor space, 1 000 m2            
Total  461.3  248.9 -46.0 4 907.1 3 715.9 -24.3
             
Dwellings  159.9  122.4 -23.4 1 871.6 1 425.1 -23.9
             
Other buildings  301.4  126.5 -58.0 3 035.4 2 290.8 -24.5
Industrial buildings2  211.6 77.7 -63.3 2 307.7 1 736.2 -24.8
Holiday property(cottages), private garages and other non-industrial activities 89.8 48.8 -45.6  727.7  554.6 -23.8
1  The figures for January-June 2009 have been revised 11 September 2009.
2  Also Includes building for education, health and social work and public administration.

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