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
Denmark is at a cross-road where there is an increasing need to transition the economy to a more sustainable and human-centered model — a wellbeing economy. Prominent economists and researchers argue in a joint declaration, that our current economic system can no longer maintain the balance between economic growth and Read more
This week, Nordregio released the highly anticipated State of the Nordic Region 2024 report, providing an in-depth analysis of the current socio-economic landscape in the Nordic countries. The report highlights significant demographic changes, including historically low birth rates and increasing immigration, which are reshaping the population dynamics of the region. Read more
Last week, Nordic Insights co-hosted a workshop on food security and civil preparedness. We had a unik mix of experts from different countries and fields to share their insights on food security and ways to enhance it. The red line through the workshop was that food security must be tackled 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
As Norway continues to lead in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, its strategies provide valuable insights into sustainable transportation, coinciding with regional discussions on environmental strategies. Today’s gathering of transportation experts and policymakers at The Nordic Green Transport Forum seeks to address the urgent need for a green transition in the Read more
We are still talking demographic transitions (see previous posts here and here). Why? Because fertility rates keep hurtling down and native populations become smaller and older. The obvious solution is to embrace immigration as a part of the social fabric but to manage this without fuelling toxic cultural wars has Read more