State ownership
The State is an extensive owner of companies in Norway. The State has direct ownership, managed through the ministries, in 68 companies.
Why the State is an owner
The Government has a pragmatic approach to what the State should own.
What the State owns
The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry.
How State ownership is exercised
The State shall be an active owner with a long-term perspective in line with good and responsible private owners.
More on state ownership
Latest on state ownership
What's new
Documents
- State Ownership Report 2024 Report 01/10/2025
- State Ownership Report 2023 Report 16/12/2024
- Meld. St. 6 (2022–2023) - Greener and more active state ownership Report to the Storting 21/10/2022
- State Ownership Report 2021 Report 20/09/2022
- Meld. St. 8 (2019–2020) - The state’s direct ownership of companies Report to the Storting 22/11/2019
Contact
Ownership Department
E-mail: postmottak@nfd.dep.no
Phone:
+47 22 24 01 41
Address:
Postboks 8090 Dep, 0032 Oslo
Visitor address:
Kongensgate 8, Oslo