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Top 50 Companies in Norway (2026)

Norway's economy blends energy wealth with a rapidly growing technology sector. From offshore energy majors to innovative software companies, this ranking highlights the 50 largest Norwegian employers — the companies shaping one of the world's most prosperous economies.

1

🇳🇴 BERGEN KOMMUNE

32,903 employees

Bergen Municipality provides essential public services and local governance.

2

🇳🇴 OSLO KOMMUNE UTDANNINGSETATEN

29,857 employees

Oslo Municipality provides comprehensive public services and education administration.

3

🇳🇴 OSLO UNIVERSITETSSYKEHUS HF

26,083 employees31.8B NOK

Norway's largest university hospital focusing on advanced care and research.

4

🇳🇴 FORSVARET

22,563 employees

The Norwegian Armed Forces defend Norway, its democracy, and values.

5

🇳🇴 TRONDHEIM KOMMUNE

22,329 employees

Trondheim Municipality provides comprehensive public services to its citizens.

6

🇳🇴 EQUINOR ASA

21,376 employees72.5B NOK

International energy company focused on oil, gas, and renewables transition.

7

🇳🇴 STAVANGER KOMMUNE

17,197 employees

Stavanger Municipality provides essential public services to its citizens.

8

🇳🇴 KRISTIANSAND KOMMUNE

15,948 employees

Kristiansand municipality provides comprehensive public services to its residents.

9

🇳🇴 BÆRUM KOMMUNE

15,450 employees

Governing body providing comprehensive public services to Bærum residents.

10

🇳🇴 HELSE BERGEN HF

14,553 employees16.9B NOK

Haukeland University Hospital provides specialized healthcare, research, and education.

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11

🇳🇴 BERGEN KOMMUNE BYRÅDSAVDELING FOR ELDRE, HELSE OG OMSORG

13,423 employees

Bergen Municipality manages essential public services for residents and businesses.

12

🇳🇴 AKERSHUS UNIVERSITETSSYKEHUS HF

12,496 employees15.1B NOK

Akershus University Hospital provides comprehensive medical treatment and research services.

13

🇳🇴 ST. OLAVS HOSPITAL HF

12,258 employees15.2B NOK

Trondheim University Hospital providing specialized, research-driven patient care across Mid-Norway.

14

🇳🇴 VESTRE VIKEN HF

11,501 employees13.4B NOK

Norway's large hospital trust providing specialist health services to half a million people.

15

🇳🇴 NORGES TEKNISK-NATURVITENSKAPELIGE UNIVERSITET NTNU

11,287 employees

Leading Norwegian university for science, technology, and broad education.

16

🇳🇴 BERGEN KOMMUNE BYRÅDSAVDELING FOR BARNEHAGE OG SKOLE

10,994 employees

Bergen Municipality manages essential public services for residents and businesses.

17

🇳🇴 DRAMMEN KOMMUNE

10,726 employees

Drammen Municipality provides essential public services and climate initiatives.

18

🇳🇴 ASKER KOMMUNE

10,563 employees

Asker Municipality provides comprehensive public services to its residents.

19

🇳🇴 SANDNES KOMMUNE

10,464 employees

Governs and provides essential public services for Sandnes residents.

20

🇳🇴 LILLESTRØM KOMMUNE

10,227 employees

Lillestrøm Municipality provides essential public services to its citizens.

21

🇳🇴 SYKEHUSET INNLANDET HF

10,089 employees10.9B NOK

Provides specialized public healthcare services across Innlandet county.

22

🇳🇴 POSTEN BRING AS

9,899 employees14B NOK

Norway's primary provider for mail, parcel delivery, and logistics services.

23

🇳🇴 FREDRIKSTAD KOMMUNE

9,836 employees

Fredrikstad Municipality provides comprehensive public services to its citizens.

24

🇳🇴 HELSE STAVANGER HF

9,800 employees10.2B NOK

Norway's major university hospital providing specialized acute care services.

25

🇳🇴 TROMSØ KOMMUNE

9,671 employees

Tromsø Municipality provides essential public services to its citizens and businesses.

26

🇳🇴 UNIVERSITETSSYKEHUSET NORD-NORGE HF

9,532 employees10.4B NOK

Provides specialized healthcare, research, and education across Northern Norway.

27

🇳🇴 UNIVERSITETET I OSLO

9,481 employees

Leading European university shaping society through research and education.

28

🇳🇴 AKER SOLUTIONS AS

8,951 employees51.2B NOK

Global energy solutions provider accelerating sustainable energy transition.

29

🇳🇴 KRISTIANSAND KOMMUNE HELSE OG MESTRING

8,559 employees

Kristiansand municipality provides comprehensive public services to its citizens.

30

🇳🇴 SØRLANDET SYKEHUS HF

8,545 employees9.3B NOK

Sørlandet Hospital provides specialized somatic and psychiatric healthcare services.

31

🇳🇴 AKERSHUS FYLKESKOMMUNE

8,240 employees

Governing body managing regional public services across Akershus county.

32

🇳🇴 NORDRE FOLLO KOMMUNE

8,240 employees

Nordre Follo Municipality provides comprehensive public services to its residents.

33

🇳🇴 SYKEHUSET ØSTFOLD HF

8,163 employees9.5B NOK

Regional hospital providing specialist somatic, mental health, and addiction care.

34

🇳🇴 TRONDHEIM KOMMUNE OPPVEKST OG UTDANNING

8,040 employees

Municipal division managing growth, education, schooling, and childcare services.

35

🇳🇴 SANDEFJORD KOMMUNE

7,982 employees

Governs and provides essential public services for Sandefjord residents.

36

🇳🇴 STAVANGER KOMMUNE HELSE OG VELFERD

7,731 employees

Stavanger Municipality provides essential public services to its citizens.

37

🇳🇴 SARPSBORG KOMMUNE

7,694 employees

Sarpsborg Municipality provides essential public services to its citizens.

38

🇳🇴 STAVANGER KOMMUNE OPPVEKST OG UTDANNING

7,552 employees

Stavanger Municipality provides essential public services to its citizens.

39

🇳🇴 DNB BANK ASA

7,495 employees

Norway's largest bank offering comprehensive financial services globally.

40

🇳🇴 VESTLAND FYLKESKOMMUNE

7,477 employees

Governing body managing education, transport, health, and regional development.

41

🇳🇴 HELSE MØRE OG ROMSDAL HF

7,432 employees8.5B NOK

Provides specialized public healthcare services across Møre og Romsdal.

42

🇳🇴 SKATTEETATEN

7,260 employees

Norwegian Tax Administration secures public funding through tax collection and registration.

43

🇳🇴 TØNSBERG KOMMUNE

7,218 employees

Tønsberg Municipality provides comprehensive public services to its citizens.

44

🇳🇴 BARNE-, UNGDOMS- OG FAMILIEDIREKTORATET

7,213 employees

Norwegian directorate managing child welfare and family services.

45

🇳🇴 SKIEN KOMMUNE

7,193 employees

Skien Municipality provides comprehensive public services to its citizens.

46

🇳🇴 ISS FACILITY SERVICES AS

7,102 employees5.7B NOK

Global leader providing integrated facility management and workplace solutions.

47

🇳🇴 ÅLESUND KOMMUNE

7,063 employees

Governing and serving the residents of Ålesund municipality.

48

🇳🇴 APOTEK 1 GRUPPEN AS

6,980 employees19.6B NOK

Norway's largest pharmacy chain offering health products and advice.

49

🇳🇴 ULOBA - INDEPENDENT LIVING NORGE SA

6,880 employees1.3B NOK

A cooperative empowering disabled members via user-controlled personal assistance.

50

🇳🇴 LARVIK KOMMUNE

6,662 employees

Governing body providing comprehensive public services to Larvik residents.

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