Richest People in Norway: There are some of the wealthiest and most influential entrepreneurs in Scandinavia who reside in Norway, and it is famous for its fjords and natural resources. These people made fortunes in different industries like tourism, seafood, retail, and finance. These are Norway’s top ten richest people:

1. Kjell Inge Rokke:

He began working as a fisherman and then amassed a shipping and offshore drilling fortune. Presently, he invests in green technology and renewable energy.

Net Worth: 590 Crores USD

2. Odd Reitan:

REMA 1000 was founded by him, which expanded to become Scandinavia’s biggest supermarket chain. His retail empire revolutionized food shopping in Norway.

Net Worth: 690 Crores USD

3. Stein Erik Hagen:

Stein Erik Hagen is also known as the Retail King. He has transformed the Orkla ASA into a consumer goods company. Now this company controls the Norwegian Market.

Net Worth: 270 Crores USD

4. Andreas Halvorsen:

Halvorsen has co-founded Viking Global Investors. This is a US-based hedge fund. Halvorsen’s financial acumen turned him into one of Norway’s wealthiest individuals.

Net Worth: 800 Crores USD

5. Gustav Magnar Witzoe:

Witzoe is a part of SalMar ASA, the world’s leading salmon farming business. He also invests actively in technology start-ups. He is also one of the richest people in Norway.

Net Worth: 330 Crores USD

6. Katharina Andresen:

Katharina is one of the youngest billionaires in the world. She has an ownership share in Ferd. She is from one of the most influential investment firms in Norway.

Net Worth: 210 Crores USD

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7. Alexandra Andresen:

Alexandra, who is Katharina’s sister, is a co-owner of Ferd. Apart from managing one of the most influential investment firms, she also has interests in finance and horse sports.

Net worth: 210 Crores USD

8. Johan Johannson:

He owns NorgesGruppen, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler and retailer, and is thus the food industry leader.

Net Worth: 5.31 Billion USD

9. Torstein Hagen:

He established Viking Cruises and developed it into a world-famous luxury cruise company.

Net Worth: 1,430 Crores USD

10. Petter Stordalen:

He constructed Nordic Choice Hotels to be among Scandinavia’s largest hospitality chains and diversified into tourism and real estate.

Net Worth: 190 Crores USD

Forbes also presents an estimate for every one of the above net worths. These ten billionaires show that oil is not the sole reason Norway is rich. They show persistence, creativity, and international ambitions.

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