statistikkbank

Statistikkbank, often referred to in Norwegian as StatBank or Statistikkbanken, is a statistical database used to store, organize, and disseminate official statistics. In Norway, the term is most closely associated with Statistics Norway (Statistisk sentralbyrå, SSB), whose Statistikkbank serves as a centralized portal for tables and datasets collected from surveys, censuses, and administrative registers.

The database provides time-series data, cross-tabulations, and indicators across a wide range of subjects, including population, economy, education, health, and environment. Users can view tables in a browser, apply filters, and customize outputs. Data can typically be downloaded in formats such as CSV or Excel, and some datasets offer programmatic access via an API. The system emphasizes metadata, with documentation on definitions, units, sources, methodologies, reference periods, and revisions to aid comparability and interpretation.

StatBank supports researchers, journalists, policymakers, and the general public by enabling transparent access to official statistics and by facilitating the creation of tailored tables and charts. It reflects broader open data practices, aiming to balance openness with appropriate methodological notes and licensing terms. While highly useful, users should consider data provenance, sampling methods, revisions, and time-series continuity when conducting analysis or drawing conclusions.

In the Norwegian context, StatBank is one of the primary means by which Statistics Norway disseminates its data, though similar statistical banks exist in other countries. It represents a cornerstone of data-driven decision-making and public accountability, providing a centralized, accessible platform for statistical information.