FACTFILE NORWAY
INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: NORWAY
Population: 5,051,275 Currency: Norwegian Krone GDP (Per Capita): $101,271 Languages: Norwegian
KEY RETAILERS
Coop, Elkj.p, Expert, Spaceworld, Platekompaniet,
CDON.com,
Komplett.no, GAME
MAIN DISTRIBUTORS Bergsala, Game Outlet, Koch Media, Nordic Game Supply, Nordisk Film, Pan Vision
TOP DEVELOPERS Artplant, Funcom, Ravn, Rock Pocket Games, Snowcastle, Turbo Tape Games
PUBLISHERS WITH A LOCAL OFFICE Activision, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Namco Bandai, Ubisoft, Warner Bros
DON’T let the size of Norway fool you as it boasts one of the stronger video games markets in the whole of Europe. Norway is arguably the most thriving market in the lucrative Nordic region, which last year totaled just under €1bn (£821m) according to trade body ANGI. Despite having the lowest population in the entire Nordic region, Norway ended 2013 with the second most valuable market in the territory as its digital and retail game sales were valued at just over €220m (£179m). In fact, the volume and
value of Norway’s retail sales accounted for 23 and 25 per cent of the entire Nordic region respectively. This success is likely a result of the 3.1 per cent economic
In 2013 the
volume and value of Norway’s retail
sales accounted for 23 and 25 per cent of the entire Nordic region respectively.
growth experienced in Norway throughout the past 12 months. It’s also home to one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world at just 3.2 per cent. As a result, Norway has become the wealthiest country in the region with a GDP of $101,271 and has seen the majority of Norwegian consumers spend more of their sizeable disposable income on video games. New releases
are relatively well- priced, too (at least compared
to some other European markets). Xbox One is yet to launch in the country but the average price of a new PS4 title is NOK495 (£49), while the console itself costs NOK3990 (£397.50). However, Xbox 360 and PS3 game prices are quite high at around £49.
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