Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

NUPI
Oslo, Norway

NUPI was established by the Norwegian Parliament in order to promote a better understanding of international issues in Norway. NUPI has sought to achieve this by undertaking a wide range of research activities and disseminating information on international issues. The institute maintains an independent position in studying matters of relevance to Norwegian foreign policy and economic relations. Through research and the dissemination of information, NUPI's objective is to increase awareness of the current international situation. The institute conducts research within its area of responsibility and undertakes assignments from private and public organizations.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.nupi.no

Address:
C.J. Hambros plass 2D, PB 7024 St. Olavs Plass, 0130 Oslo

Country:
Norway

Sub-region:
Northern Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Norway
Operating languages
English , Norwegian

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1959
Age (years)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
66 
Norway average
 39
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: The Parliament and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): Ulf Sverdrup
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 45
Norway average
 53
Global average
 87
2023
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 82
2021
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 80
% Female staff
2025
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 44%
Norway average
 57%
Global average
 50%
2023
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 45%
% Female researchers
2025
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 52%
Norway average
 50%
Global average
 47%
2024
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 45%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 116
Norway average
 227
Global average
 58
2023
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 125
2020
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 21

Social

Likes (2022)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 11,678
Norway average
 12,829
Global average
 32,411
Likes (2021)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 11,127
Likes (2019)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 9,730
Followers (2025)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 16,423
Norway average
 8,177
Global average
 20,551
Followers (2024)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 17,036
Followers (2022)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 15,721
Subscribers (2025)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 5,090
Norway average
 1,708
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2024)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 4,610
Subscribers (2023)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 4,240
Followers (2025)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 2,206
Norway average
 3,586
Global average
 19,607
Followers (2024)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 1,988
Followers (2025)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 21,000
Norway average
 12,480
Global average
 16,415
Followers (2024)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 18,000
Followers (2022)
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
 11,228

Data notes

Last updated: 06/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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