| No. of teams | 14 |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Confederation | EHF |
| Most recent champion(s) | Follo HK Damer (women) TIF Viking (men) (2022/23) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | REMA 1000-ligaen (women) REMA 1000-ligaen (men) |
| Relegation to | 2. divisjon |
| Official website | handball.no |
 2022-23 | |
1. divisjon is the name of the second highest handball league for both genders in Norway. The two best placed teams win promotion to REMA 1000-ligaen for men and REMA 1000-ligaen for women, while the bottom finishers get relegated to the Norwegian 2. divisjon. The division consists of 14 teams that meet each opponent once away and once at home.[1][2]
Follo HK Damer are the defending champions for women, and TIF Viking are the defending champions for men, and they both play in REMA 1000-ligaen for women and REMA 1000-ligaen for men in the current season.