25.04.202603:31:14UTC+00Moody's Affirms Norway's Aaa Ratings

On April 24, 2026, Moody’s affirmed Norway’s sovereign credit rating at Aaa with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s solid public finances, low debt burden, and resilient economy despite global uncertainty. The agency’s decision underscores Norway’s strong institutional framework, cautious fiscal policy, and substantial financial buffers, underpinned by its sovereign wealth fund—one of the largest globally. These advantages give the government exceptional capacity to absorb external shocks, preserve policy flexibility, and support long-term stability, even in the face of volatile energy markets and shifting global conditions. Norway’s ratings from other major agencies are similarly strong: Standard & Poor’s assigns a AAA rating with a stable outlook, and DBRS also rates Norway at AAA with a stable outlook.