Our social accounting
Oslo Spektrum attracts many visitors over the course of a year, which creates major positive ripple effects that benefit the entire capital region. For every workplace in Oslo Spektrum, more than ten new workplaces are created in their own surroundings.
Community Economic Analysis has calculated the economic effects of Oslo Spektrum on behalf of Stiftelsen NOVA Spektrum. The calculations show that Oslo Spektrum is an important contributor to several profitable jobs in Oslo and the rest of the capital region.
The biggest economic ripple effects occur in industries such as trade, service, catering, accommodation and transport. These are industries that are important for providing all travelers and visitors with a good service offer, but also represent important industries that help make the capital a vibrant and attractive city for the city’s own residents.
Contributes to a strong event sector
Oslo Spektrum also contributes to many profitable jobs in the value chains that are directly involved in the planning and execution of the various events that take place at the arena each year. This value chain includes a large number of individual companies with deliveries linked to, among other things, guarding, security, rigging, cleaning and food/drink. For many of the companies, Oslo Spektrum represents the largest client. This lays the foundation for high value creation and the possibility of preserving robust professional environments within event implementation.
In sum, Oslo Spektrum represents an important engine for more jobs and greater business activity in the capital region. In addition, of course, Oslo Spektrum is also important as a national arena for the biggest cultural and entertainment experiences in Norway.
Our overall footprint
Based on figures for the most recent financial year available, the calculations from the Social Economic Analysis show that Oslo Spektrum has an overall economic footprint corresponding to:
- 560 full-time jobs, of which 430 of these are located in the local area. Each man-year in Oslo Spektrum contributes to more than 10 new jobs in its own environment.
- NOK 610 million in national value creation effect, of which approximately NOK 450 million of this accrues to companies and other businesses in the Oslo area. Community Economic Analysis estimates that the activity under the auspices of Oslo Spektrum lays the foundation for an additional annual turnover of more than NOK 800 million for local businesses.
- Oslo Spektrum contributes annually to 4 – 500,000 travelers and visitors to the capital area. The analysis carried out by Samfunnskonoskomnis Analyse shows that Oslo Spektrum has visitors from all Norwegian municipalities.
