Statistics Norway

Building statistics

1 Building work started. Preliminary figures
  July Changes in per cent January-July Changes in per cent
  2007 2008 2007 2008
Number of dwellings 1 497     1 099     -26.6        17 979       13 866 -22.9
             
Utility floor space, 1 000 m2            
Total  620.8  478.7 -22.9 5 235.4 4 930.3 -5.8
             
Dwellings  209.2  160.7 -23.2 2 242.0 1 873.8 -16.4
             
Other buildings  411.7  318.0 -22.8 2 993.4 3 056.5 2.1
Industrial buildings1  322.8  219.4 -32.0 2 221.3 2 327.5 4.8
Holiday property(cottages), private garages and other non-industrial activities 88.9 98.6 10.9  772.1  729.0 -5.6
1  Also Includes building for education, health and social work and public administration.

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