Nordregio is an international research institute established by the Nordic Council of Ministers

RESEARCH RESULTS

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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The rapid expansion of offshore wind energy in Nordic marine areas underscores the need to support coexistence with traditional sectors, particularly fisheries. Sustainable coexistence involves more than just sharing space: it…

7 November 2025

How can offshore wind energy and fisheries sustainably coexist in Nordic Seas?

The rapid expansion of offshore wind energy in Nordic marine areas underscores the need to support coexistence with traditional sectors, particularly fisheries. Sustainable coexistence involves more than just sharing space: it…

Abstract Population projections are essential tools for local government planning. This study examines the accuracy of population projections made by 26 municipalities in Sweden from 2010 to 2022. The findings…

5 November 2025

Navigating demographic uncertainty: Evaluating the accuracy of population projections in Sweden’s major municipalities

Abstract Population projections are essential tools for local government planning. This study examines the accuracy of population projections made by 26 municipalities in Sweden from 2010 to 2022. The findings…

This report examines indicators currently used to assess migrant integration across the Nordic Region. In light of increasing migration, the ability of national statistical systems to capture relevant dimensions of…

14 October 2025

From arrival to participation: measuring migrants’ social and civic integration – a Nordic review

This report examines indicators currently used to assess migrant integration across the Nordic Region. In light of increasing migration, the ability of national statistical systems to capture relevant dimensions of…

Nordic regions and rural areas are under increasing pressure, facing complex and interconnected challenges such as climate change, demographic shifts, youth outmigration and a growing shortage of skilled workers in…

29 September 2025

Regional impact of higher education institutions in Nordic small towns and rural areas

Nordic regions and rural areas are under increasing pressure, facing complex and interconnected challenges such as climate change, demographic shifts, youth outmigration and a growing shortage of skilled workers in…

Food production plays a vital role across all Nordic countries, with important changes underway due to the green transition. This shift brings both an urgent need and opportunity to develop…

22 September 2025

Growing food(ies): Youth participation and opportunities in the Nordic food sectors

Food production plays a vital role across all Nordic countries, with important changes underway due to the green transition. This shift brings both an urgent need and opportunity to develop…

The integration of land-use and transport planning can play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development. Land-use and transportation systems are closely interlinked: transport planning affects the patterns of urban…

21 September 2025

Integrated land-use and transport analysis in the Nordic Region: Summary and outlook

The integration of land-use and transport planning can play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development. Land-use and transportation systems are closely interlinked: transport planning affects the patterns of urban…

This report brings together practical examples and shared insights from across the Nordic region from projects and activities conducted by Nordregio, the Nordic Cross-border Committees and the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA)…

11 September 2025

Recipe book for regional development: How to improve your community?

This report brings together practical examples and shared insights from across the Nordic region from projects and activities conducted by Nordregio, the Nordic Cross-border Committees and the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA)…

The Nordic countries are widely recognised for their accessible and inclusive higher education systems, which are considered important drivers of innovation, equity and competitiveness in the knowledge economy.   While big…

9 September 2025

Storymap: Higher education beyond major urban areas in the Nordics

The Nordic countries are widely recognised for their accessible and inclusive higher education systems, which are considered important drivers of innovation, equity and competitiveness in the knowledge economy.   While big…