Facts & figures
If you are studying tourism or want to find out more information about the county of Norfolk you will find lots of useful facts and figures to help you in this section. |
Population
The 2001 estimate shows that the population of Norfolk increased by 13.5 per cent to 798,000 between 1981 and 2001. This compared with an 11.1 per cent rise in the East of England and a 5.0 per cent rise in England.
In 2001 there was a larger percentage of people of pension age in Norfolk than in the East of England as a whole.
Between 1991 and 2001 the percentage of people from non-white ethnic origin increased from 0.9 to 1.5 per cent in Norfolk.
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Climate
Climate change in Norfolk is a big issue and the Climatic Change Unit at the University of East Anglia are ideally placed to investigate the potential impact of global warming and other issues on our county
You can find out more by visiting the Climate Change in Norfolk web site which has been developed by the UEA in association with the Eastern Daily Press newspaper. |
Economic Impact of Tourism
Research by the East of England Tourist Board estimates that in 2003 there were 4,914,000 staying visitors in Norfolk. The total number of day visitors was estimated at 46,324,853.
The research estimates that 28,894 full time jobs are directly supported by tourism in Norfolk and that the total business turnover supported by tourism is £2,825,863,000.
These are just the headline figures. To view the full study "Economic Impact of Tourism for Norfolk 2003" see our Asset Management System.
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Useful Links
National Tourism Data
For comprehensive statistics on tourism in Norfolk and the UK as a whole the VisitBritain site contains comprehensive resources
Visit Britain
Statistics online
For detailed statistical breakdowns go to the Office of National Statistics website.
Office of National Statistics
Protecting the Norfolk Coast
The Norfolk Coast Partnership works to protect Norfolk's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To find out more about their work and the diversity of the Norfolk coast visit this site.
Norfolk Coast Partnership
British Resorts 2003
Facts and figures about UK domestic tourism can be found here.
British Resorts Association
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