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The map illustrates changes in overnight stays during the period 2008-2014. Most Icelandic regions had an increase of more than 100%. In Sweden, a number of regions have also seen significant increases in visitor numbers; Gävleborg, Uppsala and the capital region of Stockholm experienced an increase of more than 15% in overnight stays. Dalarna witnessed the largest average decline in tourist numbers – some 9%. Etelä-Karjala and Etelä-Savo in Finland witnessed increases of more than 15% in overnight stays during the period. The most significant downward trend was seen in Kanta-Häme with -14%. Åland also experienced an average decrease in overnight stays of -14%. The majority of regions in Norway have seen an average decrease in overnight stays of more than 15% during the 2008-2014 period, with the most substantial being in Sogn og Fjordane with a change of -48%. In Denmark, the capital region has seen a substantial average growth of 29% in overnight stays during 2008-2014. The regions of Syddanmark and Midtjylland have seen a slight upward trend in overnight stays, whereas the opposite trend has been evident in Nordjylland and Sjælland.

Map ID: 10151

Overnight stay changes in the Nordic Region (2008-2014)

February, 2016

The changes in overnight stays from 2008 until 2014

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