Accounting statistics for non-financial limited companies
Improved profitability
Profitability for non-financial limited companies improved in 2010 compared with the previous year, with a rise in the operating profit margin from 10.7 per cent to 12.1 per cent. Despite the increase, the operating profit margin was lower than in 2008, when it was 13.7 per cent.
(24.05.2012)
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Carriage of goods by lorry across national border
More goods across the border by lorry
Nearly 3.3 million tonnes were carried by lorries in and out of the country in the first quarter of 2012. This is a little over 13 per cent more than in the corresponding quarter of 2011.
(23.05.2012)
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Sales of petroleum products
Decreased sales and higher prices
In April, total sales of petroleum products ended at 693 million litres, which is a 3.6 per cent decrease or 26 million less than April last year.
(16.05.2012)
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Cost index for road goods transport
No change in total transport costs
The total cost index for road goods transport was unchanged from March to April 2012. Over the last 12 months the total costs have increased by 2.4 per cent.
(16.05.2012)
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Road traffic accidents involving pesonal injury
13 killed in road traffic accidents
In April 2012, 35 persons were severely injured, while 13 persons were killed in road traffic accidents, according to preliminary figures.
(15.05.2012)
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Transfer of properties
Increase in transfers of dwellings
A total of 17 200 dwellings were sold on the free market in the first quarter of 2012, representing an increase of 13 per cent compared with the corresponding quarter in the previous year.
(14.05.2012)
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Road goods transport
Lorry transport increased in 4th quarter
The transport by Norwegian lorries increased in the 4th quarter of 2011 compared with the corresponding quarter in 2010. Seven per cent more goods were carried on domestic transport than the same quarter last year, while the transport abroad transported nearly 3 per cent less.
(14.05.2012)
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Building statistics
Decrease in building activity
In the first quarter of 2012, building was started on 6 791 dwellings with 877 000 square metres of utility floor space for dwellings. New dwellings decreased by 13.1 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2011. Utility floor space for residential buildings and other than residential decreased by 13.1 and 19.5 per cent respectively.
(11.05.2012)
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Electricity statistics
Large increase in electricity generation
Electricity production came to 12 880 GWh in March 2012; an increase of 27 per cent compared to the same month last year. The increase can be seen in conjunction with a large amount of water in the Norwegian reservoirs.
(11.05.2012)
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Accommodation
2 million guest nights
The number of guest nights in Norwegian accommodation establishments reached 2 million in March 2012. This is an increase of 3 per cent compared with 2011. Both domestic and non-resident guest nights increased.
(04.05.2012)
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Road trafic volumes
6 out of 10 kilometres on diesel
The total road traffic volume of Norwegian passenger cars, lorries and buses increased by 0.8 per cent from 2010 to 2011. The share for diesel-powered vehicles increased from 56 to 59 per cent.
(04.05.2012)
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Accommodation on Svalbard
Continued decrease in guest nights
There were almost 8 300 guest nights in the collective tourist accommodation establishments on Svalbard in March; a decrease of 12 per cent compared with March 2011.
(04.05.2012)
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Forest roads
Decrease in forest road construction
In total, 78 kilometres of new whole year roads and summer roads were built in 2011, where 249 kilometres were rebuilt. This is 5 and 49 kilometres less than in the previous year respectively.
(03.05.2012)
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Construction turnover
Growth in construction turnover
Turnover in the construction industry was NOK 308.0 billion in 2011; an increase of 11.7 per cent compared with 2010.
(03.05.2012)
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Wholesale and retail sale statistics
Turnover more than NOK 400 billion
The turnover in retail sales was more than NOK 400 billion in 2011, which corresponds to growth of about NOK 13 billion or 3.4 per cent compared to 2010.
(03.05.2012)
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Enterprises, 2001-2012
More enterprises
The number of newly established enterprises continues to increase. In 2011, a total of 47 000 enterprises were established; an increase of 2 per cent compared to the previous year and 11 per cent more than in 2009.
(27.04.2012)
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Registered vehicles
More cars scrapped
In 2011, the number of cars scrapped for refund showed a significant increase, but the average age of the vehicle stock remained almost unchanged. The oldest stock of vehicles is found in Oppland county.
(26.04.2012)
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Other service activities
NOK 8.2 billion on hair and beauty
Turnover within hairdressing and other beauty treatment was NOK 8.2 billion in 2011. This is an increase of 3.9 per cent compared with 2010.
(20.04.2012)
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Commercial roundwood removals
Stable timber cuts and falling prices
A total of 2.4 million cubic metres of timber were cut for sale in the first quarter of 2012. This is the same as in the corresponding quarter of 2011.
(18.04.2012)
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Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, sales statistics
NOK 23 billion turnover in 2011
The turnover in water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities was NOK 23 billion in 2011, which corresponds to an increase of 7.3 per cent compared with 2010. In November and December, the total turnover was NOK 3.9 billion, which shows an increase of 2.2 per cent compared with the corresponding period in 2010.
(17.04.2012)
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The merchant fleet
Slight change in commercial fleet
The number of vessels in the merchant fleet decreased by nine from 2010 to 2011; a decrease of 1 per cent. Gross tonnage had a decrease of 0.1 million tonnes in the same period.
(17.04.2012)
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Livestock husbandry
Fewer livestock producers
From 2011 to 2012, the number of livestock producers fell by 2.6 per cent to a total of 30 400.
(16.04.2012)
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Register of hunters
One in ten men paid hunting licence fee
For the first time ever, more than 200 000 persons paid the hunting licence fee. Slightly more than 7 per cent of these were women.
(13.04.2012)
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Financial corporations, balance sheet
Smaller loans to manufacturing industry
Loans from banks and mortgage companies to manufacturing industries decreased by 4.1 per cent from end-February 2011 to end-February this year. During the same period, total industry loans increased by 6.5 per cent. The largest increase stems from loans to professional and financial services.
(13.04.2012)
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Approved carcasses
Minor changes in production of meat
A total of 321 000 tonnes of meat from domestic animal production were approved for the market in 2011; a decrease of 1 000 tonnes from 2010. The quantities of beef and mutton decreased, while the quantity of pork increased.
(11.04.2012)
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Air transport
Record year for air transport
A total of 48 million passengers were carried to and from Norwegian airports in 2011. This is 4.3 million more passengers than in 2010; an increment of 9.7 per cent.
(30.03.2012)
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Electricity statistics
Large increase in operating profit in power industry
The operating profit in the power industry came to NOK 37.7 billion in 2010; an increase of 29 per cent compared with 2009. This may be seen in conjunction with higher electricity prices in 2010 that more than compensated for the lower production.
(29.03.2012)
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Limited companies' income and deductions
Ordinary income rose substantially
Ordinary income amounted to NOK 110 billion in 2010, rising by 43 per cent from the previous year.
(29.03.2012)
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Public transport
Unaltered public transport
After a long period of continuous growth, public transport was unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
(29.03.2012)
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The Internet survey
Fast private fixed broadband still increasing
The number of fixed private broadband subscriptions continues to increase at a speed of 1 per cent per quarter. Corrected figures confirm that the number of business broadband subscriptions has decreased during the last three years.
(28.03.2012)
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Red deer hunting
Decline in red deer hunting
A total of 36 800 animals were felled during the autumn of 2011 and the winter of 2012 – i.e. 2 300 fewer than in the previous year. For the first time since the hunting year 1989/1990 the felling decreased.
(23.03.2012)
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Cost index for domestic sea transport
Fuel and cost of capital still increasing
Cost of capital in domestic sea transport increased by 2.4 per cent from the 3rd quarter of 2011 to the 4th quarter of 2011. Compared to the 4th quarter of 2010 the increase was 16.8 per cent.
(23.03.2012)
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Building stock
Major changes in building stock
A register count of building stock shows that there has been a net increase of 457 942 buildings in the last 10 years. Seventy-five per cent of the growth has been within other than residential buildings.
(23.03.2012)
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Moose hunting
Small increase in felled moose
A total of 36 600 moose were felled during the 2011/2012 hunting season; an increase of 200 animals from the previous year.
(23.03.2012)
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Taxi transport
Better earnings for taxis in 2011
Total taxi earnings increased by 5 per cent in 2011 relative to 2010. Taxi trips also increased by 3 per cent, while capacity utilisation per kilometre declined by a small margin.
(21.03.2012)
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Community Innovation Survey
Increased turnover from innovative products
The share of turnover originating from new or significantly improved products grew by 1.2 percentage points from 2008 to 2010. This was primarily the result of increased turnover from products that were new to the market. Products new only to the enterprise remained relatively stable.
(21.03.2012)
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Intermediaries of cabins
Less guest nights in 2011
In 2011, Norwegian registered intermediaries of cabins arranged a total of 1.06 million overnight stays in private cabins in Norway. This is a decrease of 6 per cent compared with figures for 2010. Domestic and inbound guest nights decreased by 11 and 5 per cent respectively.
(21.03.2012)
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Farmers' income and property
Farmers’ incomes increased by 8 per cent
On average, gross income for farmers amounted to NOK 485 000 in 2010. This represents an increase of NOK 36 000, or 8 per cent, from the previous year. Entrepreneurial income from agriculture increased by NOK 19 000 and amounted to an average of NOK 155 000 in 2010.
(12.03.2012)
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Road goods transport by foreign lorries
Foreign lorry transport grows
During 2010, lorries transported 14.1 million tonnes of goods to and from Norway. This is about 10 per cent more than in 2009. The foreign lorries’ share was 59 per cent; about 1 percentage point more than the year before.
(12.03.2012)
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Annual statistics for oil and gas activity
Higher oil prices ensured increase in value added
The value added in the Norwegian oil and gas sector amounted to NOK 526 billion in 2010, an increase of 9 per cent from 2009. The increase came as a consequence of higher oil prices.
(12.03.2012)
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Accounts statistics. Key figures for listed enterprises
Listed enterprises performed better
Listed enterprises performed better in last year’s fourth quarter, reversing the declining trend of the two previous quarters.
(12.03.2012)
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Accounting statistics, non-financial companies' foreign financing
Norwegian corporations less indebted abroad
Total external liabilities decreased by approximately NOK 38 billion or about 4 per cent from the third to the fourth quarter of 2011, with both short-term and long-term liabilities falling. Short-term liabilities, which are debts due within one year, dropped by NOK 23 billion, while long-term liabilities fell by about NOK 15 billion.
(07.03.2012)
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Cross border trade
Increase in cross border trade
Norwegians spent NOK 11.5 billion on cross border trade and went on 7.1 million trips in 2011. This is an increase of 9 per cent in retail spending and 12 per cent in number of trips compared with 2010.
(06.03.2012)
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Research and development (R&D) in the Norwegian business enterprise sector
No growth in purchase of R&D services
Norwegian business enterprises spent NOK 18.5 billion on intramural research and development (R&D) in 2010. In addition, the enterprises purchased external R&D services for NOK 5.4 billion in 2010; a nominal decrease of 3 per cent.
(05.03.2012)
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Investment statistics. Oil and gas activity
Higher investments in oil and gas activities
Final investments in oil and gas activity in 2011 - including pipeline transportation - were NOK 146.3 billion. This is an increase of NOK 20.9 billion from 2010. The estimate for 2012 has been adjusted upwards to NOK 186 billion.
(01.03.2012)
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Life and non-life insurance companies
Decrease in result for insurance
Both non-life and life insurance companies had lower profits in the 4th quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year. This is mainly due to a decrease in the net change in value for shares, participations and primary capital certificates.
(28.02.2012)
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Financial institutions
Increase in lending from financial institutions
Financial institutions’ lending increased by 5 per cent to NOK 4 161billion during the last year. Of this, loans to the public accounted for NOK 3 589 billion. This is an increase of 6.9 percentage points compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
(28.02.2012)
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Maritime transport statistics
More transport of bulk cargo
In total, 41.4 million tonnes of liquid and dry bulk were transported in the 3rd<sup> </sup>quarter of 2011. This was 87 per cent of all cargo transported to and from the largest Norwegian ports.
(28.02.2012)
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Mutual funds
Up-turn in the equity funds’ capital
The total value of the Norwegian mutual fund shares went up by NOK 10.3 billion to NOK 526.1 billion at the end of 2011. This happened despite the fact that investors net sold NOK 13.1 billion worth of fund shares during the 4th quarter.
(23.02.2012)
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Loans with fixed interest rates from banks and other financial corporations
Increased share of fixed interest rate loans
The share of fixed interest rate loans to Norwegian employees from financial corporations increased by 2.4 percentage points to 8.6 per cent at the end of the 4th quarter of 2011. The share is at its highest level since the 1st quarter of 2006.
(22.02.2012)
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The forest owners' income
Small increase in forestry income
In 2010, forestry income for forest owners with profit from forestry was NOK 35 000. Four in five of them had less profit than the average.
(17.02.2012)
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Financial corporations, quarterly profit and loss accounts
Good results for Norwegian banks
Norwegian banks’ pre-tax profit in the fourth quarter of 2011 amounted to NOK 7.6 billion. A slight increase in net interest income, gains on currency and a higher loss on loans contributed to the decline in the banks’ profit by NOK 2.4 billion compared to the fourth quarter in 2010.
(13.02.2012)
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Production of potatoes and forage plants
Decline in production of potatoes and fodder crops in 2011
Potato production decreased by 11 per cent to a total of 297 600 tonnes from 2010 to 2011. The production from meadows for mowing increased by 1 per cent to a total of 2.4 million tonnes in 2011.
(01.02.2012)
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Establishments
About 487 000 establishments at beginning of 2012
There were 487 138 registered establishments in Norway as per 1 January 2012. Most establishments were within wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
(27.01.2012)
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River catch of salmon, sea trout and migratory char
Slight increase in river catch of salmon
In 2011, the total river catch of salmon, sea trout and migratory char amounted to 445 tonnes. This is 7 tonnes, or 2 per cent, more than in 2010. In addition, 68 tonnes of fish were caught and released.
(27.01.2012)
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Fisheries
Value of catch almost NOK 16 billion
Norwegian vessels delivered 2.3 million tonnes of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in 2011, down 15 per cent compared with 2010. The landed value amounted to NOK 15.9 billion, up 19 per cent from 2010.
(26.01.2012)
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Prices of electric energy
Lower electricity prices in 2011
The average price of electricity for households in 2011, excluding taxes and grid rent, was 3.2 per cent lower compared to the year before. Quarterly figures show that the average price for households was reduced by 21 per cent compared to the same period in 2010.
(20.01.2012)
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Alcohol statistics
More wine - less beer
The registered turnover of wine was almost 18 million litres in the third quarter this year; an increase of 403 000 litres or 2.3 per cent compared with the same period last year. Meanwhile, the turnover of beer fell by almost 1 million litres, or 1.5 per cent.
(22.12.2011)
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Tax statistics for companies
Corporate taxes rose
Assessed corporate tax rose by NOK 38 billion or 17 per cent from 2009 to a total of NOK 256 billion in 2010.
(21.12.2011)
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Life and non-life insurance companies, premiums and claims by class
More life insurance gross claim payments
In 2010, life insurance companies had an increase in their gross claim payments of 15.3 per cent compared to the year before. Non-life insurance companies had a 1.3 per cent increase in claims raised.
(20.12.2011)
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Structure of agriculture. Preliminary figures
1 100 fewer holdings
The number of holdings dropped by 2.4 per cent from 2010 to a total of 45 500 in 2011.
(19.12.2011)
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Census of Agriculture and Forestry 2010
2 out of 3 farms rented agricultural land
Rental of agricultural land is becoming more widespread. 65 per cent of the agricultural holdings rented all or a part of their agricultural land in 2010. A total of 4.2 million decares, or 42 per cent, of the agricultural area in use was rented land.
(19.12.2011)
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Entrepreneurs in business enterprise sector
Turnover growth most common in enterprises established by men
A larger share of enterprises established by men than enterprises established by women had growth in turnover through a five-year period. At the same time, most enterprises established by women had growth in employment.
(19.12.2011)
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Wild reindeer hunting
Minor decrease in wild reindeer hunting
Slightly more than 5 400 wild reindeer were shot during the hunting season; a minor decrease from 2010. Hardangervidda wild reindeer area had the highest number of harvested reindeer in 10 years.
(16.12.2011)
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Norwegian Food Safety Authority
Most inspections related to food
In 2010, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority conducted 32 570 inspections in selected areas for plants, land animals, fish, drinking water and food. Over half of these inspections were carried out in relation to food.
(13.12.2011)
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Horticultural production
Reduced horticultural production in 2010
The total production of field grown vegetables in 2010 was 114 300 tonnes, while greenhouse vegetables came to 31 800 tonnes.
(13.12.2011)
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Sample survey of agriculture
Half of arable land ploughed in autumn
Forty-eight per cent of the area of arable land in 2010 was ploughed in the autumn of 2009. An area of the same size was ploughed during spring 2010.
(08.12.2011)
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Sea catches of salmon and sea trout
Increase in sea catch of salmon
The total catch of wild salmon and sea trout in the Norwegian fjords amounted to slightly more than 300 tonnes in 2011. This is 37 tonnes, or 14 per cent, more than in 2010.
(05.12.2011)
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District heating statistics
Increased consumption of district heating
The consumption of district heating was 4.3 TWh in 2010; an increase of 31 per cent from 2009. High investments last year and the year before increase expectations of further growth in district heat consumption in the years ahead.
(05.12.2011)
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Aggregate account of forestry, logging and related service activities
Increase of value added in forestry
In 2010, the value added in forestry is estimated at NOK 5 billion; an increase of NOK 900 million from the year before. The rise is mainly due to higher timber prices, which resulted in increased logging.
(02.12.2011)
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Aquaculture
Sales generate NOK 30 billion
The final aquaculture figures show 2010 to be a record-breaking sales year in Norwegian fish farming. The first-hand value for reared fish reached NOK 30.7 billion, with a corresponding quantity of one billion tonnes.
(01.12.2011)
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Grain and oil seeds, area and yields
Reduced grain production in 2011
The total grain production in 2011 is estimated at 1.04 million tonnes; a decrease of 14 per cent from the year before. The grain harvest is the lowest since 1994. The prognosis indicates a decrease for all types of grain from 2010 to 2011.
(28.11.2011)
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Survival and growth in newly established enterprises
31 per cent survived five years
A total of 31 per cent of the newly established enterprises in 2004 were still active in 2009. The average number of persons employed in these enterprises more than doubled during this period.
(25.11.2011)
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Forestry
Two in five cut for sale in past 10 years
In 2010, timber was cut for sale on 13 300 forest properties. This is a 6 per cent increase compared with the previous year. In the last 10-year period, 40 per cent of the forest properties sold timber.
(25.11.2011)
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AFP
Increased contributions in AFP scheme
Pension contributions in the Agreement Based Pension (AFP) scheme increased by 11 per cent, to NOK 3 595 million, during 2010.
(24.11.2011)
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Agricultural area and livestock
Less agricultural area
The total agricultural area operated by those who applied for agricultural production subsidies in 2011 covered 10 million decares. From 2010 to 2011, the total agricultural area fell by 43 000 decares.
(17.11.2011)
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The Norwegian National Rail Administration - StatRes
A tripling of investments
The total investments of the Norwegian National Rail Administration constituted almost NOK 5.5 billion in 2010. This is an increase of 190 per cent compared to 2008 and 16 per cent from 2009.
(04.11.2011)
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The Norwegian Public Roads Administration StatRes
Increased activity and less fatalities
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s total expenditure came to NOK 21.5 billion in 2010.
(04.11.2011)
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Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, structural business statistics
Higher turnover for waste collection
Enterprises within water supply, sewerage and waste had a total turnover of NOK 21.8 billion in 2010, which corresponds to an increase of 19 per cent compared with 2009.
(02.11.2011)
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Other service activities. Structural business statistics. Preliminary figures
NOK 2.1 billion for repairs
The total turnover for enterprises within repair of computers and personal household goods increased by 1 per cent, or NOK 2.1 billion in 2010.
(02.11.2011)
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Manufacturing statistics. Structural data
Stagnation within manufacturing
Turnover for mining, quarrying and manufacturing increased from NOK 670 billion to NOK 676 billion from 2009 to 2010. This equals an increase of 0.9 per cent and came after a large drop from 2008 to 2009.
(02.11.2011)
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Business activities and real estate activities
Increase within management consultancy activities
The total turnover for enterprises within management consultancy increased by 6.9 per cent, or NOK 14.9 billion in 2010. In comparison, turnover declined by 6.8 per cent from 2008 to 2009.
(01.11.2011)
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Accommodation and food service activities
Increased turnover in hotels and restaurants
After the downturn in 2009, turnover has increased for the hotels. Total turnover rose two per cent to NOK 19.6 billion in 2010. The restaurants had a turnover of NOK 26.4 billion over the same period.
(01.11.2011)
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Construction, structural business statistics
Moderate turnover growth in construction
Preliminary figures for 2010 show that the turnover for enterprises within building and construction amounted to NOK 315 billion. This is an increase of 2.0 per cent compared to 2009.
(01.11.2011)
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Information and communication
Turnover growth for radio and television
The turnover in radio and television broadcasting showed an increase of 7.9 per cent from the year before. The number of enterprises and employment in the period went down.
(01.11.2011)
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Transportation and storage
Increase in sea and coastal freight transport
The industry group sea and coastal freight transport had an increase of 6.8 per cent from 2009 to 2010. With a turnover of NOK 107 billion it is still far from the level prior to the financial crisis of NOK 119 billion.
(31.10.2011)
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Wholesale and retail trade, structural statistics
Higher wholesale and retail trade turnover
Despite a decline of 2.1 per cent in the number of enterprises, and 0.3 per cent in the number of persons employed, the combined turnover for enterprises within wholesale and retail trade increased by 3.7 per cent from 2009 to 2010.
(27.10.2011)
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Transfers of agricultural properties
Three in five transferred within the family
In 2010, a total of 8 500 agricultural properties were transferred to a new owner. This is almost the same number as in the previous year. Three in five of the properties were transferred within the family.
(27.10.2011)
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Pension funds, balance sheet and profit and loss account
Continued positive results for pension funds
The result of pension funds was NOK 2.4 billion in 2010, compared to NOK 3.2 billion in 2009, which is a reduction of 26.3 per cent.
(20.10.2011)
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Registered non-harvest mortality of cervids
Fewer cervids killed by car
In the 2010/11 hunting year, a total of almost 5 900 cervids were killed by car. This is nearly 550 fewer than in the previous year. Twelve hundred animals were killed by train.
(29.09.2011)
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Registered mortality of large carnivores and eagles
More large carnivores shot
A total of 157 lynx were reported shot or died of other causes in the 2010/2011 hunting year. This is 10 more than the previous year and the highest number registered since the 1870s.
(29.09.2011)
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ICT usage and e-commerce in enterprises
Public authorities’ websites are important for Norwegian enterprises
Nine out of ten enterprises used the Internet in their contact with public authorities in 2010. The main reason was to manage administrative procedures electronically, e.g. declaration of social contributions, corporate tax, VAT and customs/excise.
(28.09.2011)
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Marine casualties
14 died in marine casualties in 2010
Fourteen people died in marine casualties in 2010; 9 less than in 2009. Two were killed in accidents involving Norwegian-registered vessels less than 25 gross tonnes, while 12 were lost due to personal injuries not involving damage to vessels.
(19.09.2011)
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Rail transport statistics
Decrease in national transport of goods
In 2010, the national transport of goods by rail experienced a fall in tonnes of 4.0 per cent. A record peak in imported metal ore from Sweden caused a 19 per cent growth in the total volume of transported goods on Norwegian territory.
(19.09.2011)
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Ownership and roles in business enterprise sector
Most owners are men
Almost three out of four owners of limited companies and personally-owned enterprises were men as per 1 January 2010. Eleven per cent of the owners of the personally-owned enterprises were immigrants or Norwegian-born to immigrant parents. Both the share of women and immigrants among the owners has increased since 2004.
(16.09.2011)
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Unit trusts
Reduced profit of mutual funds
In 2010, mutual funds achieved a profit of NOK 54.4 billion. This is 30.5 per cent less than in 2009, but still better than in previous years. The decline from 2009 to 2010 is primarily due to a reduction in the net changes in unrealised capital gains.
(16.09.2011)
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Domestic transport performances, passenger and goods transport
Road goods transport – back on track
The transport work by lorry comprised 17.2 billion tonne-kilometres in 2010; an increase of 6.6 per cent from 2009. The total passenger transport increased by 1.1 per cent to 73.7 billion passenger kilometres in 2010.
(13.09.2011)
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Foreign-controlled enterprises in Norway
Sweden largest owner in Norway
Sweden is the largest ownership country measured by the number of enterprises and employees, accounting for 28 per cent and 23 per cent respectively.
(12.09.2011)
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Industry statistics for Svalbard
Continued decrease in turnover in Svalbard
In 2010, local KAUs operating in Svalbard had a turnover of NOK 3.6 billion. This is NOK 424 million less than in 2009, representing a 10.6 per cent fall in turnover.
(01.09.2011)
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The National Forest Inventory
More wood - decreasing increment
According to calculations from the National Forest Inventory, the total growing stock in Norwegian forests is now 842 million cubic metres. The increment decreased slightly for the fifth year in a row.
(31.08.2011)
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Information sector
Decrease in revenue for content and media sector
The content and media sector had a decline in turnover, employment and value added from 2008 to 2009 of 5.0 per cent, 3.9 per cent and 5.1 per cent respectively.
(29.08.2011)
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Business activities
Decline for supply services of personnel
Enterprises that operate within supply services of personnel had a turnover of NOK 20.2 billion in 2009. This corresponds to an 11.6 per cent decrease compared to 2008.
(17.08.2011)
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Small game and roe deer hunting
Increased grouse bag
After several years of decline more grouse were harvested in the hunting year 2010/2011. A total of 195 000 grouse were shot, an increase of 19 per cent from the previous hunting year.
(08.08.2011)
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Active hunters
More red deer hunters
The number of deer hunters has increased by 52 per cent during the last nine years. In total, 41 700 hunted red deer in the hunting year 2010/2011, an increase of 14 200 hunters from 2001/2002.
(08.08.2011)
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Operating survey for vessels in water transport
Sharp drop in freights
Freight income from ocean transport went below NOK 100 billion in 2009 for the first time in five years. At NOK 99.7 billion freights were 9 per cent lower than in 2008.
(20.07.2011)
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Arrivals of vessels at Norwegian and foreign ports
Vessel traffic abroad rebounds
From the steep fall of 2009 comes a rebound in 2010. Port calls abroad by Norwegian ships increased by 4.8 per cent, while arrived gross tonnage went up by 6.5 per cent from 2009 to 2010.
(19.07.2011)
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Financial holding companies
Improved annual profits
The annual profit for financial holding companies increased 80 per cent from 2009 to 2010. The increase was mainly due to higher operating income.
(13.07.2011)
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KOSTRA
Transport and communication: NOK 22 billion to the transport and communication sector
Norwegian counties’ total gross operating expenses for the transport and communication sector came to NOK 16 billion in 2010; an increase from 2009 of NOK 4.5 billion. Expenses for the commercial modes of transport constituted NOK 11 billion. The remaining part was spent on the provincial roads. The municipalities’ total gross expenses were NOK 6.1 billion, of which almost NOK 5 billion was spent on roads.
(05.07.2011)
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KOSTRA
Local administration of agricultural areas: Less conversion of productive land
Norwegian municipalities permitted the transfer of 12 200 decares of cultivated and cultivable land to non-agricultural use in 2010; a decrease of 6 per cent from the year before.
(04.07.2011)
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ICT usage in households
Three in five participate in social networks
Fifty-nine per cent of the population has participated in social networks in the 2nd quarter of 2011. Ninety-two per cent of households have access to the Internet. Access to mobile broadband is becoming more and more common, increasing from 22 to 34 per cent during the last year.
(01.07.2011)
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Manufacturing statistics. Commodity figures
Value for goods manufactured, slightly up
Sales of goods manufactured rose by 3.7 per cent in 2010. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying showed a total of NOK 603 billion in value for goods manufactured in 2010.
(30.06.2011)
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StatRes - Norwegian Armed Forces
Conscripts represent only one out of five man-years
Only 20 per cent of the Norwegian Armed Forces’ contracted man-years were carried out by conscripts. The remaining man-years were performed by officers, assorted professionals or civilian employees.
(29.06.2011)
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Dwelling stock
Huge differences in density of dwellings
Almost 99 per cent of all flats are located in urban settlements, and about 60 per cent of all flats are located in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim municipality. More than one third of all dwellings in detached houses are found in urban areas.
(29.06.2011)
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Industrial energy use
Increase in energy use and costs
Total energy use in manufacturing, mining and quarrying amounted to 81 110 GWh in 2010; an increase of 8 per cent from the previous year. Total energy costs amounted to NOK 18 867 million; an increase of 17 per cent from 2009.
(27.06.2011)
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Agricultural properties
One million buildings situated on farms
Out of a total of 3 939 000 buildings, one in four is situated on an agricultural and forestry property. Dwellings make up 25 per cent of the buildings on these properties, whereas 50 per cent are agricultural buildings.
(20.06.2011)
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Financial corporations
Growth in almost all counties
Total loans by county from Norwegian banks and mortgage companies increased by 4.8 per cent in 2010. All counties experienced an increase, except Svalbard and Sør-Trøndelag.
(17.06.2011)
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Road traffic accidents
Decrease in road traffic fatalities continues
A total of 208 persons were killed in road traffic accidents in 2010; 4 fewer than the year before. Seventy-six per cent of all persons killed were men. More than 50 per cent of all persons killed were car drivers.
(10.06.2011)
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Silviculture
Decline in forest planting
In 2010, plants covering a total of 11 800 hectares were planted; a decrease of 14 per cent from the previous year. A total of 20 million forest plants were planted. The decline is mainly caused by lower logging activity in 2009.
(07.06.2011)
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Board and management
Men in the majority
The proportion of male representatives on the boards of private limited companies has not changed in recent years. Eight out of ten board representatives in private limited companies are men, and the corresponding figure in public limited companies is four out of ten.
(07.06.2011)
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Wholesale and retail trade, breakdown of turnover by product
Fuels and related products for 87.3 billion
Of a combined total of NOK 672 billion in 2008, sales of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products amounted to NOK 87.3 billion, or about 13 per cent of the total. The sale of food, beverages and tobacco amounted to NOK 1 978 billion.
(20.08.2010)
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Statistics of Accounts. Oil and gas extraction
Lower profit for oil companies
The operating profit for the oil companies operating on the Norwegian continental shelf decreased by NOK 52 billion to NOK 248 billion in 2007, as a consequence of decreased oil production and a decline in prices for natural gas. Last time the profit went down was in 2002.
(08.12.2009)
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Newly established enterprises
Enterprises established by men live longer
Enterprises established by men have a higher survival rate after five years than enterprises established by women. A total of 26 per cent of personally owned enterprises established by men in 2002 were still in business in 2007. The corresponding figure for enterprises with female owners was 20 per cent.
(13.11.2009)
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Use of ICT
Half have an ICT strategy
Only half of Norway’s municipalities and county municipalities have an ICT strategy that has been updated in the last two years. Among those with a strategy, usage of ICT in schools is most commonly included. Infrastructure and safety are also included by most municipalities, while only half have adopted a universal design in their strategies.
(28.10.2009)
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Production and reserves
Small decrease in petroleum production
The total petroleum production on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in the first half of 2009 amounted to 120.7 million Sm<sup>3</sup> oil equivalents (oe). Compared to the same period in 2008, this is a decrease by 1 per cent.
(17.09.2009)
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Transport by vans and small lorries
High mileage, little cargo
Transport by vans and small lorries has increased substantially in Norway in the last five years. However, the goods that were carried by light goods vehicles amounted to only a small share of the total road goods transport in 2008.
(29.06.2009)
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Sample survey of forestry
25 per cent had additional income
In 2007, 25 per cent of the forest owners were engaged in some sort of supplementary industry in addition to traditional forestry. Selling hunting and fishing rights was the most common additional activity.
(23.06.2009)
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Kort stikktittel
40 per cent of purchases done electronically
About 40 per cent of total purchases in public enterprises were done completely or partially by electronic business processes in 2008. Three out of four enterprises handle invoices electronically and use the national database for public purchasing, while three out of ten state that they use eInvoice.
(13.05.2009)
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Activities of travel agencies, tourist offices and tour operators
Continued growth for travel agencies
Travel agencies had an operating result of almost NOK 500 million in 2007, which is an increase of almost NOK 180 million. Operating margin increased from 1.5 per cent in 2006 to 2.2 per cent in 2007. Travel agencies employed 3 441 persons in the same period, which is 2 per cent less than in 2006.
(05.05.2009)
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Supporting and auxiliary transport activities, structural business statistics
Continued growth in auxiliary transport activities
A total of 2 456 local kind-of-activity units (KAU) in supporting and auxiliary transport activities generated a total of NOK 24.4 billion of value added in 2007; an increase of 12.4 per cent from 2006.The industry employed 26 864 persons in 2007.
(05.05.2009)
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Air transport, structural business statistics
Increased turnover in air transport
In 2007, air transport had a turnover of NOK 22.1 billion; 11.5 per cent more than in 2006. The air transport industry consisted of 99 enterprises, which employed 7 310 persons. Employment was up 2.0 per cent from 2006.
(05.05.2009)
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Land transport
Large increase for land transport in 2007
The 10 228 local kind-of-activity units (KAUs) in freight transport on road had a total value-added of NOK 15 billion in 2007; 16.6 per cent more than the year before. Total employment was 30 373 persons; 2 052 more than in 2006.
(05.05.2009)
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Post and telecommunications. Structural business statistics
Post and telecom was still growing in 2007
Turnover in Post and telecom continued to grow in 2007, and closed in at almost NOK 79 billion. Mobile operators had the highest turnover, NOK 25 billion, but the operating result in this industry class was lower than in 2006.
(05.05.2009)
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Water transport, structural business statistics
Turnover slightly up in ocean transport
Total turnover within water transport was NOK 125.8 billion in 2007.
(05.05.2009)
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Sea freight transport survey
Most containers between Norway and Middle Europe
Total amount of goods transported in containers between Norwegian and foreign port was 4.5 millions tonnes in 2007. Middle Europe was the dominating region with 4.3 million tonnes. Only 5 per cent of the total container transport was domestic transport.
(17.03.2009)
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Accounting statistics
Small decrease in operating profit
The operating profit for other financial enterprises and financial auxiliaries decreased by 4.5 per cent between 2006 and 2007.
(09.03.2009)
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Securities broking enterprises
Reduced growth in profit
The total profit for the Norwegian securities broking enterprises amounted to a total of NOK 4 billion in 2007, an increase of 5 per cent from the year before. This was a weaker growth than from 2005 to 2006, when the growth rate was as high as 59 per cent.
(09.10.2008)
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Census of greenhouses and nurseries
Fewer producers - increased production
Figures for 2006 show that there are almost 740 greenhouse establishments in Norway. This is a decrease of 23 per cent since the last census in 1999. In the same period, the greenhouse area and production level have increased.
(15.05.2008)
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Oil market
Continued increase in crude oil prices
The average Brent Blend spot price in 2007 was USD 72.96/bbl - 12.7 per cent higher than last year. Since 2003 the average Brent Blend has increased by 152 per cent.
(28.04.2008)
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Accounting figures for joint stock companies in the information sector
Slight increase in profitability
The operating profit margin for companies in the information sector increased by 0.4 percentage points to 7.4 per cent in 2006. This is slightly below the average operating profit margin for all non-financial joint stock companies except oil and gas companies, which had an operating profit margin of 8.1 per cent, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from 2005.
(09.04.2008)
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Road goods transport. Accounting figures for joint-stock companies.
Strong increase in operating profit
The operating profit of joint-stock companies in the road goods transport industry increased by 24 per cent from 2005 to 2006. The operating profit margin only increased by 0.7 per cent from 4.5 to 5.2 per cent.
(08.02.2008)
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Operating survey on short sea and domestic sea transport
Many days at sea for offshore supply vessels
Vessels in offshore supply were hired for 345 days on average in 2006. For tugs, car ferries and general cargo the number of operating days were 292, 321, and 276 respectively.
(29.01.2008)
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Insurance brokers, 2005
Increased profit for insurance brokers in 2005
In 2005, overall profit for insurance brokers was NOK 66 million, an increase from NOK 8 million in 2004. Operating profit increased from NOK 51 million to NOK 89 million, while net financial income went up from NOK -17 million to NOK 6 million.
(15.11.2006)
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Electricity statistics, June 2006
Decline in production and net export of power
The production of power in June 2006 was 10.8 per cent lower than in June 2005. The amount of electricity imported was 597 GWh,949 GWh were exported. Gross domestic consumption was 8 205 GWh, this represents a decline of 6,2 per cent compared to June 2005.
(15.08.2006)
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Water reservoir levels, Monday 27 October 2004
Slight decrease in water level
The water level was 79.3 per cent of total capacity this Monday, which is a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from last Monday.
(27.10.2004)
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Hotel statistics
More guest nights in March
Norwegian hotels recorded 1.42 millions guest nights in March 2004 – an increase of 5 per cent compared with March last year. The domestic market increased by 7 per cent, and the foreign market increased by 2 per cent.
(05.05.2004)
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Registered goods vehicles
Fewer combined goods vehicles
At the end of 2002 there was a total of 220 113 vehicles registered for goods transport in Norway, a decrease of one per cent from the previous year. The decrease is mainly due to the five per cent fall in the number of combined vehicles in this period.
(26.03.2003)
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Ferry transport
Fewer foreigners travelled by ferry
13 per cent fewer foreign passengers travelled by ferry in the 4th quarter 2002 compared with the 4th quarter 2001. The number of foreign passengers in the 4th quarter amounted to 237 933, a fifth of the total number of transported passengers.
(14.03.2003)
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