Over the past 25 years, Greenland has made significant strides toward reducing its reliance on the Danish block grant. While the grant’s nominal value has grown from 2.4 billion DKK in 1994 to 4.1 billion DKK in 2023, its share of Greenland’s GDP has declined dramatically—from 30% in 2003 to just 19% in 2021, based on Read more
The population dynamics of the North Atlantic are changing rapidly, with Iceland and the Faroe Islands emerging as growth leaders while Greenland lags behind. A closer look at the data reveals stark contrasts in natural population growth and net migration rates, shedding light on how policy decisions and economic opportunities are shaping the Read more
When discussing Greenland, much of the recent global attention has focused on its strategic location, climate change, and natural resources. And, one of the most dynamic transformations happening in the country is tied to its fisheries—particularly cod (Gadus morhua). Recent statistics reveal a remarkable threefold increase in cod catches over Read more
Having lived in Greenland and worked at Statistics Greenland, I (Ulla Agerskov) have always found the data collected in their publications to be incredibly insightful and important. The just released “Greenland in Figures 2024” provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating land. Below, I delve into key statistics and their Read more