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 Read more
Reading the news, we cannot avoid noticing a growing unease in many corners of our societies about falling birth rates. In Denmark, a leading politician recently framed the low birth rates as “the biggest crisis in our societies”. And yes, 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 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 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 Read more
Summer is here, and what better way to spend it than enjoying the vast and beautiful forests of the Nordic countries? Whether hiking, cycling, or simply relaxing under the canopy, we can take pride in knowing that these forests are 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 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 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 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 Read more
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