Statistics Norway

Attitude towards immigrants and immigration policy

3 Attitudes towards refugees' and asylum seekers' access to residence permits in Norway. Compared to today, should it be easier, more difficult or remain the same as today. 2002-2011. Per cent
Year All Easier As today More difficult Don't know Number of respondents
2002  100 5 39 53 2 1 408
2003  100 5 37 56 3 1 381
2004  100 6 44 47 2 1 317
2005  100 9 49 39 4 1 287
2006  100 7 46 45 2 1 288
2007  100 8 50 39 3 1 270
2008  100 7 51 38 4 1 108
2009  100 7 41 49 3 1 101
20101  100 6 42 46 6 1 052
20111  100 6 45 44 4 1 135
1  Weighted values so that the distribution of educational levels is equal in the gross and net samples.

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