List of Norwegians by net worth

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The following Forbes list of Norwegian billionaires is based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets compiled and published by Forbes magazine in 2024. [1]

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2024 Norwegian billionaires list

Global rankingName Net worth (USD) Sources of wealth
1Ivar Tollefsen8.3 billionTollefsen Enterprises
2Andreas Halvorsen7.2 billion Viking Global Investors
3 Odd Reitan 4.9 billion Reitan Group
4 Kjell Inge Røkke 4.6 billion Aker ASA
5 Gustav Magnar Witzøe 4.2 billion SalMar
6 Stein Erik Hagen 2.3 billion Rimi
7 Caroline Hagen Kjos 2.3 billion Canica
8 Katharina Andresen 1.7 billion Ferd
9 Alexandra Andresen 1.6 billion Ferd
10 Torstein Hagen 1.5 billion Viking Cruises
11 Johan Johannson 1.3 billion NorgesGruppen
12 Petter Stordalen 1.3 billion Nordic Choice Hotels

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  1. "The World's Billionaires". Forbes. Retrieved 3 April 2024.