Statistics Norway

Building statistics

1 Building work started. Preliminary figures
  September Changes in per cent January-September Changes in per cent
  2008 2009 2008 2009
Number of dwellings 2 645 1 898 -28.2 19 012 14 158 -25.5
             
Utility floor space, 1 000 m2            
Total  783.2  585.9 -25.2 6 550.2 4 794.9 -26.8
             
Dwellings  312.1  268.2 -14.1 2 487.9 1 913.7 -23.1
             
Other buildings  471.1  317.8 -32.6 4 062.3 2 881.2 -29.1
Industrial buildings1  362.9  234.9 -35.3 3 112.0 2 159.1 -30.6
Holiday property (cottages), private garages and other non-industrial activities  108.2 82.9 -23.4  950.3  722.2 -24.0
1  Also Includes building for education, health and social work and public administration.

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