According to Statistics Norway, the 2026 land cover of Norway covers a total area of 323,775 km². Built‑up land accounts for 5,698 km² (1.8 % of the country), while agricultural land covers 11,189 km² (3.5 %). Forests represent the largest share at 122,166 km² (37.7 %), closely followed by open firm ground at 116,396 km² (35.9 %). Other significant categories include bogs at 17,749 km² (5.5 %), bare rock, gravel and blockfields at 27,833 km² (8.6 %), permanent snow and glaciers at 2,430 km² (0.8 %), and inland waters at 20,313 km² (6.3 %). These figures are the most recent update, with the next revision scheduled for 30 October 2026. The data is compiled by the national statistics bureau.
Source: Statistics Norway (Statistisk sentralbyrå).
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