A new government-commissioned report has found that Jews in Norway are increasingly concealing their Jewish identity and withdrawing from public life due to growing antisemitism and a heightened sense of social isolation.

The study, prepared by the Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities for Norway’s Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, is part of the country’s 2025–2030 Action Plan against Antisemitism.

Researchers reported that many Jews feel less comfortable openly expressing their identity, particularly during transitions between schools and different educational settings.

Jewish children were identified as especially vulnerable. Parents described cases of exclusion and social isolation in classrooms and on playgrounds and voiced concerns about their children’s sense of security and belonging.

The report warned that continued concealment of Jewish identity could further reduce the visibility of Norway’s small Jewish community, which numbers roughly 1,500 people.

“It is serious that Jews in Norway experience insecurity and isolation. I am particularly concerned that Jewish schoolchildren are so exposed,” said Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørnar Skjæran. “We all have a responsibility to counter antisemitism. This is a societal responsibility, and this report shows that we must both continue and strengthen our efforts against antisemitism.”