Key figures for income and consumption
In an economy where the majority of goods and services can be bought, income levels have a major impact on how we live. Statistics on income and consumption offer an insight into the economic living conditions of the population.
| NOK | Change in % previous year1 | Change in % last 5 years1 | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Calculated on the basis of constant prices | ||||
| All households | 446 200 | 2.7 | 10.2 | 2012 |
| Couples with children aged 0-6 | 678 000 | 3.1 | 9.3 | 2012 |
| Couples with children aged 7-17 | 769 800 | 3.5 | 11.2 | 2012 |
| Couples with no children, oldest person aged 65 or over | 487 900 | 4.5 | 22.4 | 2012 |
| Persons living alone under 45 years | 255 200 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 2012 |
| Persons living alone aged 65 and over | 228 500 | 4.1 | 19.1 | 2012 |
| Per cent | Change in percentage points from 2000-2002 | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 11.8 | 0.5 | 2007-2009 |
| Housing, lighting and heating | 31.2 | 5.4 | 2007-2009 |
| Travel and transport | 16.3 | -2.4 | 2007-2009 |
| Culture and recreation | 12.5 | -0.3 | 2007-2009 |
Statistics on consumption
A number of Statistics Norway’s statisticians produce figures on the use of consumables and services in Norway.
The Survey of Consumer Expenditure gives a detailed overview of household expenditure on consumables and services and is based on a sample of households.
The Index of Household Consumption of Goods is an indicator of households’ purchase of goods, partly based on sales figures.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows price trends for goods and services purchased by private households. The Index of Retail Sales gives an overview of the development in the sale of goods purchased by households, excluding cars, motorcycles and petrol.
The national accounts (quarterly and annual) are based on the results of various statistics, and provide figures on household consumption, for example.
