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Parliamentary constitutional monarchyLiberal democracy

Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister · 1,782 days in office · 1,105 days remaining

Eligible to run again

How the political system works in Norway

Norwegians vote for a parliament called the Storting every four years, and unlike most countries there is no way to call an early election. The prime minister leads the government with parliament's support. The King is head of state, a ceremonial role.

Next election: 2029 — Next Norwegian parliamentary election, expected September 2029.

Tenure records

Recent prime ministers by days in office

Is a leader's tenure getting longer or shorter in Norway?

Across 50 completed terms, the average prime minister of Norway has served 1,081 days (about 3.0 years). Terms are getting longer: the last five completed terms averaged 1,753 days.

All prime ministers of Norway

#	Name	Took office	Left office	Days
51	Jonas Gahr Støre	Oct 14, 2021	Incumbent	1,782
50	Erna Solberg	Oct 16, 2013	Oct 14, 2021	2,920
49	Jens Stoltenberg	Oct 17, 2005	Oct 16, 2013	2,921
48	Kjell Magne Bondevik	Oct 19, 2001	Oct 17, 2005	1,459
47	Jens Stoltenberg	Mar 17, 2000	Oct 19, 2001	581
46	Kjell Magne Bondevik	Oct 17, 1997	Mar 17, 2000	882
45	Thorbjørn Jagland	Oct 25, 1996	Oct 17, 1997	357
44	Gro Harlem Brundtland	Nov 3, 1990	Oct 25, 1996	2,183
43	Jan P. Syse	Oct 16, 1989	Nov 3, 1990	383
42	Gro Harlem Brundtland	May 9, 1986	Oct 16, 1989	1,256
41	Kåre Willoch	Oct 14, 1981	May 9, 1986	1,668
40	Gro Harlem Brundtland	Jan 4, 1981	Oct 14, 1981	283
39	Odvar Nordli	Jan 15, 1976	Jan 4, 1981	1,816
38	Trygve Bratteli	Oct 16, 1973	Jan 15, 1976	821
37	Lars Korvald	Oct 18, 1972	Oct 16, 1973	363
36	Trygve Bratteli	Mar 17, 1971	Oct 18, 1972	581
35	Per Borten	Oct 12, 1965	Mar 17, 1971	1,982
34	Einar Gerhardsen	Sep 25, 1963	Oct 12, 1965	748
33	John Lyng	Aug 28, 1963	Sep 25, 1963	28
32	Einar Gerhardsen	Jan 22, 1955	Aug 28, 1963	3,140
31	Oscar Torp	Nov 19, 1951	Jan 22, 1955	1,160
30	Einar Gerhardsen	Jun 25, 1945	Nov 19, 1951	2,338
29	Johan Nygaardsvold	Mar 20, 1935	Jun 25, 1945	3,750
28	Johan Ludwig Mowinckel	Mar 3, 1933	Mar 20, 1935	747
27	Jens Hundseid	Mar 14, 1932	Mar 3, 1933	354
26	Peder Kolstad	May 12, 1931	Feb 1, 1932	265
25	Johan Ludwig Mowinckel	Feb 15, 1928	May 12, 1931	1,182
24	Christopher Hornsrud	Jan 28, 1928	Feb 15, 1928	18
23	Ivar Lykke	Mar 5, 1926	Jan 28, 1928	694
22	Johan Ludwig Mowinckel	Jul 25, 1924	Mar 5, 1926	588
21	Abraham Berge	May 30, 1923	Jul 25, 1924	422
20	Otto Bahr Halvorsen	Mar 6, 1923	May 23, 1923	78
19	Otto Blehr	Jun 22, 1921	Mar 6, 1923	622
18	Otto Bahr Halvorsen	Jun 21, 1920	Jun 22, 1921	366
17	Gunnar Knudsen	Jan 31, 1913	Jun 21, 1920	2,698
16	Jens Bratlie	Feb 20, 1912	Jan 31, 1913	346
15	Wollert Konow	Feb 2, 1910	Feb 20, 1912	748
14	Gunnar Knudsen	Mar 19, 1908	Feb 2, 1910	685
13	Jørgen Løvland	Oct 23, 1907	Mar 19, 1908	148
12	Christian Michelsen	Mar 11, 1905	Oct 23, 1907	956
11	Francis Hagerup	Oct 22, 1903	Mar 11, 1905	506
10	Otto Blehr	Apr 21, 1902	Oct 22, 1903	549
9	Johannes Steen	Feb 17, 1898	Apr 21, 1902	1,523
8	Francis Hagerup	Oct 14, 1895	Feb 17, 1898	857
7	Emil Stang, Sr.	May 2, 1893	Oct 14, 1895	895
6	Johannes Steen	Mar 6, 1891	May 2, 1893	788
5	Emil Stang, Sr.	Jul 13, 1889	Mar 6, 1891	601
4	Johan Sverdrup	Jun 26, 1884	Jul 13, 1889	1,843
3	Christian Homann Schweigaard	Apr 3, 1884	Jun 26, 1884	84
2	Christian August Selmer	Oct 11, 1880	Mar 11, 1884	1,247
1	Frederik Stang	Jul 21, 1873	Oct 3, 1880	2,631

Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Prime Minister of Norway?

Jonas Gahr Støre has been Prime Minister of Norway since Oct 14, 2021.

How is the leader of Norway chosen?

Norwegians vote for a parliament called the Storting every four years, and unlike most countries there is no way to call an early election. The prime minister leads the government with parliament's support. The King is head of state, a ceremonial role.

Who is the longest-serving Prime Minister of Norway?

Einar Gerhardsen, with 6,226 days in office across 3 terms.

Are leaders serving longer or shorter terms in Norway?

Across 50 completed terms, the average prime minister of Norway has served 1,081 days (about 3.0 years). Terms are getting longer: the last five completed terms averaged 1,753 days.