The Nobel Prizes, established by the will of Alfred Nobel, are awarded annually in six categories. However, there have been years when no prizes were awarded in one or more categories due to various circumstances. Below is a list of such years:
- 1914: Due to World War I.
- 1918: The aftermath of World War I.
- 1924: No Nobel Peace Prize was awarded.
- 1940-1942: During World War II.
- 1972: No Nobel Peace Prize was awarded.