Establishments, 1 January 2012

The county of Finnmark had the lowest number of establishments, with about 7 700. Most establishments were to be found in the region of Oslo and Akershus, where almost 24 per cent of all establishments were localised.

Many establishments within retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Fourteen per cent of the establishments belonged to retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Agriculture, forestry and fishing were represented in 13.5 per cent of the establishments. The least establishments were to be found within activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies. Only 11 establishments belonged to this economic activity.

Many establishments belonging to sole proprietorships and private limited companies

Thirty-eight per cent of the establishments belonged to private limited companies and 47 per cent belonged to sole proprietorships. About 87 per cent of the local units were linked to enterprises with only one local unit.

Nearly 60 per cent of the establishments had no employees, but this varies considerably between the economic activities. Within agriculture, forestry and fishing, almost 87 per cent of the establishments had no employees at the beginning of the year. Within financial and insurance activities, only 1 out of 4 establishments had no employees.

Tables:

• Table 1 Establishments, by size groups and economic activity. 1st January 2012
• Table 2 Establishments, by size groups and county. 1st January 2012
• Table 3 Establishments, by economic activity and region. 1st January 2012