Population
5,502,171 (2021)
Official language
Norwegian
Currency
NOK kr - Norwegian Krone
Capital
Oslo
Time Zone
UTC+1 (CET); Summer UTC+2 (CEST)
Dialling Code
+47
Area (sq. miles)
148,729
GDP
$350 bn (PPP)
- Ministry of Education and Research is responsible for schools, vocational education and training, and adult learning.
- Ministry of Culture is responsible for the policy areas of culture, equality and discrimination, copyright, the media, sport and the voluntary sector.
25% for books and eBooks
Yes
Norwegian Publishers Association (NPA)
Norwegian Booksellers Association (Bokhandlerforeningen)
Monthly sales statistics and industry statistics (NPA, 2019, in Norwegian)
Information on Norwegian Literature (NORLA)
Scandinavia Publishing Market Profile (PA, 2004) [link to download/view]
Book Market Statistics (PA, 2017) [link to download/view]
- Norwegian Festival of Literature is held over 6 days in May.
- Bergen Art Book Fair is held over 4 days in November
- Bjørnson Festival is held over 5 days in September and promotes interest in literature.
NORLA’s Translation Subsidies encourage foreign publishers to publish books by Norwegian authors of fiction and non-fiction.
Useful Contacts
Email: DIT.norway@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +47 23 13 27 00
Sue Wilthil, Oslo
Email: sue.wilthil@mobile.trade.gov.uk
Directory of Norwegian Publishers (NPA)
Cappelen Damm
Aschehoug
Gyldendal
Vigmostad & Bjørke