Basic statistical unit number

gkrets_nr

Basic statistical unit number is an eight-digit code, the first four of which are the municipality number (leading zeros must be represented). Of the last four digits, the first two indicate the statistical tract, while the last two indicate the basic statistical unit within the statistical tract.

About the variable

Unit types
A unit type is the type of objects (units) that statistics are produced for, for example person, enterprise, and election
  • Region
Subject areas
  • Population count
  • Region
  • Area
Valid from
2026-01-01
Documentation
API documentation
Classification
https://www.ssb.no/en/klass/klassifikasjoner/1
Sensitive personal data
No

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Last updated on
2026-08-10