The weekend dismissal of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics chief has sparked fresh debate about the reliability of official data. Europe, by contrast, still benefits from an arm’s-length statistical machinery: Eurostat’s latest GDP, labour-market and inflation prints give us a solid, politics-free read on how the continent—and especially the Nordics—are faring right now.
At Nordic Insights, we’re drawn to the stories numbers can tell—especially when it comes to the regions we know best. With Eurostat’s My Factsheet tool, we took a closer look at three Nordic capitals—Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo—to see how they compare across key social and economic indicators.
As evening falls over Greenland and election results begin to emerge, the nation stands at a crossroads. Debates on independence, economic policy, and international relations dominate, but education remains crucial for shaping Greenland’s future. A resilient school system is key to preparing the next generation for political, economic, and global Read more…
Greenland is on the brink of transformation. With a new airport in Nuuk now operational and others in progress, the country is unlocking opportunities to compete with other Nordic destinations. But how does Greenland’s tourism growth compare over the past decade? And with the USA emerging as a key market, Read more…
🚀 The 2024 Annual Nordic Conference on Integration is well underway on 11-12 December in Stockholm. Co-hosted by the Nordic Council of Ministers, the Nordic Council, and the Government Offices of Sweden, the event tackles labor market integration for migrant parents in the Nordics, addressing challenges at the intersection of parenthood and employment. This analysis focuses on Read more…
At Nordic Insights, the recent U.S. election has served as a stark reminder of democracy’s fragility. Trump’s return to power, coupled with the rise of widespread misinformation, shows how trust in institutions and elections can erode in a divided society. Fake news has set a troubling precedent – blurring fact Read more…
While Nordic Insights is deeply committed to climate and sustainability, we also recognize the importance of global peace and security. In recent years, the Nordic countries have made notable progress toward meeting NATO’s Wales Summit target from 2014, which calls for member nations to allocate at least 2% of their GDP Read more…
During 2023, long-term unemployment decreased in four of six Nordic countries , Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The first two also reported decreases in general unemployment, while the two latter reported increases in general unemployment. The two countries with increases in long-term unemployment, Denmark and Finland, also reported increases Read more…
The Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—are often praised for their open and inclusive societies. But when it comes to citizenship, each country’s approach tells a different story. Naturalization rates, which show how many non-citizens are granted citizenship each year, vary significantly across the region, reflecting different philosophies on Read more…
The Nordic countries may share borders, but their asylum profiles paint a varied picture. Syrians dominate the top spot across the region, highlighting a unified response to one of the world’s most prolonged conflicts. However, differences quickly emerge: Iceland stands out with a notable influx from Ukraine and Venezuela, reflecting Read more…