Which Countries Have Won the Most Medals in Winter Olympics History?

Jenny Lee February 07, 2026 | 06:47

Which countries lead the all-time Winter Olympics medal table? A breakdown of medal leaders entering Milano Cortina 2026.

Which Countries Win the Most Winter Olympic Medals

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially open on February 6, 2026, fans are once again asking a familiar question: Which countries have won the most medals in Winter Olympic history?

Because the International Olympic Committee (IOC) generally publishes medal tables by individual Games rather than an official all-time table, most “all-time” rankings are compiled from historical Olympic results.

All-Time Winter Olympic Medal Leaders (Entering the 2026 Games)

Below are the top 10 countries by total Winter Olympic medals entering Milano Cortina 2026 (i.e., totals built through the most recent completed Winter Games cycle):

Norway — 405 total medals (148 gold, 134 silver, 123 bronze)

United States — 330 (114 gold, 121 silver, 95 bronze)

Germany — 267 (105 gold, 97 silver, 65 bronze)

Austria — 250 (71 gold, 88 silver, 91 bronze)

Canada — 225 (77 gold, 72 silver, 76 bronze)

Soviet Union (historical) — 194 (78 gold, 57 silver, 59 bronze)

Sweden — 176 (65 gold, 51 silver, 60 bronze)

Finland — 175 (45 gold, 65 silver, 65 bronze)

Switzerland — 168 (63 gold, 47 silver, 58 bronze)

Netherlands — 147 (53 gold, 49 silver, 45 bronze)

Why Norway Dominates the Winter Olympics Medal Table

Norway’s position at No. 1 is not close: it’s the only nation above 400 Winter Olympic medals, and it leads gold, silver, and bronze totals.
That advantage is largely driven by sustained excellence in Nordic disciplines (especially cross-country skiing) and biathlon, where Norway has been a modern powerhouse.

Takeaways

Most Winter Olympic medals all-time: Norway (405)
Most Winter Olympic medals among active nations in the top five after Norway: USA (330)
Top five medal countries entering Milano Cortina 2026: Norway, USA, Germany, Austria, Canada

FAQ

Does the 2026 Winter Olympics change these all-time totals right away?

Only after medals are awarded during Milano Cortina 2026. The list above reflects standings entering the Games.

Why is the Soviet Union listed if it no longer exists?

All-time Winter Olympic medal histories often include historical Olympic delegations that competed under different names/structures in earlier eras.

Jenny Lee

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