The Nobel Peace Prize () is one of the five Nobel Prizes established according to the will of Alfred Nobel, Swedish inventor and industrialist, along with the prizes in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and Literature. It is awarded annually (with some exceptions) by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to those who have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses".
Since its inception in March 1901, the award has honored activists, political leaders, humanitarian organizations, and others working toward global harmony. While the official nominations remain confidential for 50 years, many nominators publicly disclose their candidates through media announcements, endorsements, or leaks. Every nominee enlisted from 2000 onward is sourced to various media reports such as Dagsavisen, Aftenposten, Nettavisen, Norsk Rikskringkasting, Norge Idag, The New York Times and United Press International, which may or may not have been nominated earlier than was reported, and showcases the diverse range of individuals striving for peace in the modern era.
Due to its size, this list has been split into three parts: List of individuals nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (1900–1949) List of individuals nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (1950–1999) List of individuals nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (2000–present)
Nominees by their first nomination The list is ordered by the year in which individuals received their first nomination. Some individuals who were first nominated between 1900–1999 and were renominated after 1999 are listed in the former part only.
2000–2009