State of the Nordic Region paints a picture of how Nordic regions and municipalities are changing – who lives here, where people work, and how local economies are developing. Tune in for the online launch of the 2026 edition of Nordregio’s flagship report on 25 March!
State of the Nordic Region offers an overview of regional development trends across the Nordics. It highlights developments across three broad themes: demography, labour market, and economy. The report combines statistics, maps, and analysis. It sheds light on shared challenges, opportunities, similarities and differences across the Nordic countries, regions, municipalities, and cities.
The 2026 edition takes stock of how demographic change, population ageing, migration, labour market dynamics, and structural economic changes are reshaping the Nordic Region. It also examines how regions build resilience and respond to external pressures such as geopolitical uncertainty, growing demands on critical infrastructure, and multiple overlapping transitions.
Online launch on 25 March
Join us for the online launch on 25 March (13:00-14:30 CET)! Meet the authors and hear more from our researchers, who will share the key insights and highlights from the report. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your perspectives, and discuss implications for policymakers, planners, and regional development professionals.
Speakers
- Thomas Niedomysl, Research Director, Nordregio
- Maria Bobrinskaya, Head of GIS – Senior Cartographer / GIS Analyst, Nordregio
- Nora Sánchez Gassen, Senior Research Fellow, Nordregio
- Anna Lundgren, Senior Research Fellow, Nordregio
- Carlos Tapia, Senior Research Fellow, Nordregio
Moderator:
Miia Itänen, Senior Communications Advisor, Nordregio
Sign up below to:
- Take part in the online launch on 25 March (13:00-14:30 CET)
- Get direct access to the report when it is published
State of the Nordic Region is Nordregio’s flagship publication on regional development. Published every two years, the report provides a comprehensive overview of key trends shaping the Nordic countries, regions, and municipalities.