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Nordregio’s publications present applied research and policy-relevant analysis on regional development across the Nordic, Arctic, and Baltic regions. Drawing on shared challenges and comparative perspectives, our research supports evidence-based decision-making and promotes Nordic added value in spatial planning, demography, governance, and sustainability.
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Fljótsdalshérað is the largest municipality in Iceland which has been threatened by urbanisation in recent decades. The population in the municipality is growing now, but in order to be attractive…
Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, and a home to some 40,000 people. The main industrial activities on the island have historically been fishing, agriculture, farming and…
Jomala is a municipality in Åland, which is an autonomous, self-governing demilitarised, and Swedish-speaking region of Finland. It has a stable economy and the lowest municipal tax rate in the…
In 1990, the economic crisis hit Klaksvík hard. But miraculously just within couple of decades this small town has bounced back with its historically high population. The reason for recovery…
Avannaata is a municipality which is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of democracy following the municipal amalgamation that took place in 2008. This led, among other things, to a…
Oskarshamn is a rural area in Sweden. The case of Oskarshamn illustrates that jobs alone are not enough to attract people. The local labour market’s need for skills and competences…
Vágur is the only place on the Faroes island where the population grew between 2013 in 2018 and was higher than the average for the Faroe Islands as a whole….
Lebesby is located in the north of Norway and is home to a varied natural environment, tough weather conditions and beautiful scenery. With precarious weather conditions in winter, unreliable infrastructure for…
State of the Nordic Region
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. It draws on the statistical data, maps and research-based analysis and highlights key developments on demography, labour market and economy.
