Official statistics since 1876

This report investigates income definitions and methods for measuring poverty. More specifically, the aim is to develop supplementary poverty measures based on alternative income definitions. Thus, income is defined exclusive of housing costs, interest costs and childcare expenses. The corresponding income measures reflect the amount of income that is disposable for household consumption after housing costs and/or childcare expenses are subtracted.

Companies’ latest investment estimates for 2026 within oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and quarrying and electricity supply indicate a marginal decrease in 2026. Early estimates indicate that the growth will be moderate in 2027. It is oil and gas that contribute most to the decrease in 2026.

Total investments in oil and gas activity in 2026, including pipeline transportation, are estimated at NOK 266 billion. This is NOK 9 billion lower than estimated in the previous quarter. Compared to 2025, a decrease of 3.4 percent is now indicated.

In the period of November 2nd – November 8th the export price of fresh salmon came to NOK 73.35 per kilo, down by 2.2 per cent compared to the previous seven-day period.