Updated: Feb. 23, 2026
Norway is the most successful nation in Winter Olympic Games history, with the highest total medal count, followed by the United States and Germany.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics brought elite winter competition back to Italy, marking the second time Cortina d’Ampezzo has hosted the Olympic Winter Games.
For some nations, the 25th Olympic Winter Games represented another chance to add to a legacy of dominance. For others, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics offer an opportunity to climb the medal standings and make history on the international stage for the very first time.
Don’t miss a minute of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on your local NBC affiliate and Peacock with DIRECTV.
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Countries with the Most Winter Olympic Medals (Updated for 2026 Olympics)
Before the Winter Olympics concluded, Norway, the United States and Germany stood as the most decorated nations in Winter Olympic Games history. These countries have achieved success across multiple disciplines and remain strong contenders to once again top the medal table at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Norway and the United States did just that, adding a total of 41 and 33 medals to their counts, respectively. Germany, too, added 26 medals to their count, but Italy pushed the country out of the top three, taking home 30 medals.
Below is a look at the countries with the highest total medal counts in Olympic Winter Games history ordered by number of gold medals, updated with the 2026 results.
| No. | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | 2026 Medal Count |
| 1 | Norway | 166 | 146 | 135 | 447 | +41 |
| 2 | United States | 126 | 133 | 104 | 363 | +33 |
| 3 | Germany | 113 | 107 | 73 | 293 | +26 |
| 4 | Canada | 82 | 79 | 85 | 246 | +21 |
| 5 | Soviet Union | 78 | 57 | 59 | 194 | — |
| 6 | Austria | 76 | 97 | 96 | 269 | +18 |
| 7 | Sweden | 73 | 57 | 65 | 195 | +18 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 69 | 56 | 66 | 191 | +23 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 63 | 56 | 48 | 167 | +20 |
| 10 | Italy | 52 | 49 | 70 | 171 | +30 |
| 11 | France | 50 | 50 | 61 | 161 | +23 |
| 12 | Finland | 45 | 66 | 70 | 181 | +6 |
| 13 | Russia | 45 | 39 | 34 | 118 | — |
| 14 | East Germany | 39 | 36 | 35 | 110 | — |
| 15 | South Korea | 36 | 34 | 19 | 89 | +10 |
| 16 | China | 27 | 36 | 29 | 92 | +15 |
| 17 | Japan | 22 | 36 | 42 | 100 | +24 |
| 18 | Great Britain | 15 | 6 | 18 | 39 | +5 |
| 19 | Czech Republic | 12 | 13 | 14 | 39 | +5 |
| 20 | West Germany | 11 | 15 | 13 | 39 | — |
Watching the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
The Milan Cortina Olympics offer another chapter in Winter Olympic history, as the world’s most talented winter athletes look to add to their countries’ medal totals at the Olympic Winter Games.
Don’t miss a minute of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on your local NBC affiliate and Peacock with DIRECTV.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most Winter Olympics gold medals?
Norway holds a commanding lead in all-time gold medals at the Winter Olympics with 148.
Which country has held the most Winter Olympics?
The United States has held four Winter Olympic Games which is the most all-time. They will next host the Winter Games in 2034 in Salt Lake City.
What American has the most Winter Olympic medals?
Apolo Anton Ohno is the most decorated American at the Winter Olympics with eight medals.
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