Industry code 58.1 · Oslo
Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo
There are 766 active companies in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo. 64 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 4,579 registered employees. The largest company is Schibsted Media AS with 410 employees. The oldest, Det Norske Bibelselskap Sti, was founded in 1816. 50% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 766
- New in the last 12 months
- 64
- Registered employees
- 4,579
- Share of limited companies
- 50 %
The largest companies in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schibsted Media AS | 996334767 | 410 | NOK 12.5 bn | 2010 |
| 2 | Aller Media AS | 910119877 | 361 | NOK 867 m | 1897 |
| 3 | Cappelen Damm AS | 948061937 | 361 | NOK 1.2 bn | 1988 |
| 4 | Verdens Gang AS | 950588063 | 320 | NOK 2 bn | 1988 |
| 5 | Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS | 946163899 | 299 | NOK 871.6 m | 1988 |
| 6 | Aschehoug AS | 935302137 | 236 | NOK 581.1 m | 2025 |
| 7 | Aftenposten AS | 890412882 | 232 | NOK 1.4 bn | 2006 |
| 8 | Dn Media Group AS | 927810921 | 162 | NOK 604.2 m | 2021 |
| 9 | Klassekampen AS | 925350605 | 151 | NOK 268.6 m | 1975 |
| 10 | Hegnar Media AS | 930213675 | 144 | NOK 343.9 m | 1981 |
| 11 | Story House Egmont AS | 964441332 | 138 | NOK 856.4 m | 1992 |
| 12 | Dagens Næringsliv AS | 960356071 | 136 | NOK 602.7 m | 1991 |
| 13 | Mediehuset Nettavisen AS | 981958373 | 121 | NOK 225 m | 2000 |
| 14 | Amedia AS | 917127328 | 93 | NOK 649.8 m | 2016 |
| 15 | Stiftelsen Lo Media | 970918515 | 76 | NOK 165.9 m | 1994 |
| 16 | Morgenbladet AS | 866948542 | 62 | NOK 145.5 m | 1993 |
| 17 | Vårt Land AS | 876279002 | 58 | NOK 118.2 m | 1996 |
| 18 | Watch Media Norway AS | 923941703 | 51 | NOK 39.3 m | 2019 |
| 19 | E24 Norges Viktigste Næringslivsavis AS | 989517627 | 51 | NOK 155.7 m | 2006 |
| 20 | Teknisk Ukeblad Media AS | 919646683 | 46 | NOK 94.1 m | 1967 |
| 21 | Forlagstjenester AS | 932135205 | 44 | NOK 39 m | 2023 |
| 22 | Dagsavisen AS | 980454347 | 44 | NOK 89 m | 1998 |
| 23 | Kagge Forlag AS | 976741307 | 43 | NOK 169.6 m | 1996 |
| 24 | Standard Online AS | 983615031 | 41 | NOK 278.2 m | 2001 |
| 25 | Bonnier Norsk Forlag AS | 923634894 | 38 | NOK 199.9 m | 2019 |
Newest companies in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo
- Brand Forlag AS13 Oct 2026
- Relocate Norway Haug24 Sept 2026
- Irre Forlag23 Sept 2026
- Haavik Jenssen Tekst Og Innhold21 Sept 2026
- Loran Forlag Kenneth Lie7 Sept 2026
- Stefansen Forlag1 Sept 2026
- Cloaca Maxima AS25 Aug 2026
- Aili Nøstvold Fornes19 Aug 2026
- Ilham Ahmed Mohammed18 Aug 2026
- Jensen Trykk Og Media17 Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities are there in Oslo?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 766 active companies in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo. 64 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo?
Schibsted Media AS is the largest by number of employees, with 410 employees. The organisation number is 996334767.
How many people work in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo?
The companies have 4,579 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 25 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities in Oslo?
The oldest active company, Det Norske Bibelselskap Sti, was founded in 1816. 50% of the companies are limited companies.
Other industries in the same group in Oslo
Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 58.1. Figures are updated continuously.