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Statistics Norway is an independent institution and the central authority for the development, production and dissemination of official statistics in Norway. They are responsible for collecting, producing and communicating statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. Statistics Norway also conducts extensive research and analysis activities and, through the EEA Agreement, is an integral part of the European Statistical System. The firm is headquartered in Oslo and was founded in 1876.