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30 April 2025

Economic impact of tourism in Norway

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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Statistics Norway's analysis of tourism satellite accounts from 2018 to 2021 highlights the sector's economic impact, including key indicators like value added, employment, and consumption patterns.

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Geographical descriptors

Norway

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Notified Bodies

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

Other

Specific types of tourism
- Adventure tourism
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
- Cultural tourism
- Ecotourism
- Education tourism
- Festival tourism
- Gastronomy tourism
- Health and medical tourism
- MICE tourism
- Mountain tourism
- Religious tourism
- Rural tourism
- Sports tourism
- Urban/city tourism
- Wellness tourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Coordinated information on travelling
- Improving statistics and indicators
- Innovative tourism services

Business activities
- Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
- Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
- Air passenger transport
- Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
- Events catering and other food services
- Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
- Gardens and nature reserves activities
- Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
- Hotel and similar accommodation
- Mobile beverage services
- Mobile food services
- Museums
- Operation of historical sites
- Other
- Other accommodation
- Other amusement and recreation activities
- Other food and beverage services
- Other holiday reservation services
- Other tourism transportation activities
- Rail Passenger transport
- Recreational and sport activities
- Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
- Road passenger transport
- Tour operator activities
- Travel agency activities
- Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

Statistics Norway provides an in-depth analysis of the tourism satellite accounts, reflecting the sector's economic impact during the period from 2018 to 2021. It highlights the contribution of tourism to the national economy, detailing key indicators such as value added, employment figures, and consumption patterns associated with tourism activities. The statistics reveal significant trends and shifts within the tourism industry, offering insights into how various components such as accommodation, transportation, and other tourism-related services contribute to the overall economic landscape. To explore the impact of tourism on Norwegian economy in detail, please follow the attached link.

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