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Norway's sovereign wealth fund earned $247 billion in 2025

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Posted on January 29, 2026

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OSLO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Norway's sovereign wealth fund earned a return on investment in 2025 of 15.1%, or 2.36 trillion crowns ($247.42 billion), Norges Bank Investment Management said on Thursday. (

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Reports $247 Billion Earnings in 2025

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Performance

OSLO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Norway's sovereign wealth fund earned a return on investment in 2025 of 15.1%, or 2.36 trillion crowns ($247.42 billion), Norges Bank Investment Management said on Thursday.

Investment Return Overview

($1 = 9.5385 Norwegian crowns)

Currency Exchange Rate

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)

Key Takeaways

  • Norway's sovereign wealth fund earned $247 billion in 2025.
  • The fund achieved a 15.1% return on investment.
  • The earnings were equivalent to 2.36 trillion Norwegian crowns.
  • Norges Bank Investment Management reported the results.
  • The currency exchange rate was $1 = 9.5385 Norwegian crowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sovereign wealth fund?
A sovereign wealth fund is a state-owned investment fund that invests in various assets to generate returns for the country's economy.
What is an investment return?
Investment return refers to the gain or loss made on an investment over a specific period, expressed as a percentage of the initial investment.
What is a currency exchange rate?
A currency exchange rate is the value of one currency in relation to another, determining how much of one currency can be exchanged for another.

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