Categories in Skien
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Skien
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 770 | 20 years |
| Unreachable | 399 | — |
| Corporate management | 290 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 221 | 36 years |
| Electronics stores | 221 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 189 | 26 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 187 | 28 years |
| Education | 169 | 26 years |
| Health and medical | 164 | 20 years |
| Restaurants | 152 | 14 years |
| Beauty salons | 145 | 13 years |
Skien Facts
| Area | 71.9 km² |
| Population | 85,710 |
| Male Population | 42,390 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 43,320 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +10.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.3% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years (Male: 39.5, Female: 41.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $60,062 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Sagene, Grünerløkka |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 59.20962, 9.60897 |
| Postal Codes | 3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705, More |
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Skien Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,690 | 76,574 | 74,993 | 76,878 | 85,710 | 84,910 | 84,432 |
| Population Density | 1,080.9 / km² | 1,065.4 / km² | 1,043.4 / km² | 1,069.6 / km² | 1,192.5 / km² | 1,181.4 / km² | 1,174.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSkien Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skien | +10.3% | +11.9% | +14.3% |
| Telemark | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Skien Median Age
Median Age: 40.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skien | 40.7 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Telemark | 41.5 yrs | 42.6 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Skien Population Density
Population Density: 1,193 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skien | 85,710 | 71.9 km² | 1,193 / km² |
| Telemark | 173,753 | 16,157.8 km² | 10.8 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Skien Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Skien
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Skien
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Skien
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Skien Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $39,571 | $47,006 | $47,654 | $50,192 | $54,082 | $54,192 | $56,623 | $60,062 |
| Total GDP | $2.7B | $3.2B | $3.3B | $3.5B | $3.8B | $4B | $4.2B | $4.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Skien CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skien | 1,259,342 tn | 14.69 tn | 17,521.3 tons/km² |
| Telemark | 3,018,619 tn | 17.37 tn | 186.8 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Skien CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,259,342 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,521.3 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/92 | 6:39 AM | 3.8 | 80.1 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Skien
Skien [ˈʃeː'ən] ( listen) is a city and municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Grenland. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Skien. Skien is also the administrative centre of Telemar..
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