As the geopolitical landscape shifts, Europe faces new security and economic challenges. With the U.S. stepping back from European affairs and adopting a more transactional stance toward Russia, the EU must take greater responsibility for its own energy and defense strategies. While much attention has been on oil and gas, Read more…
Vi måtte dele denne – for alle os, der elsker stærk visuel formidling, er denne infografik en sand perle, og denne er simpelthen fantastisk! Infografikken er fra Bogen om Grønland (udgivet af Politikens Forlag i 1962) giver et unikt indblik i Grønlands handelsmønstre i 1960. På en enkel og visuelt fascinerende måde Read more…
Foreign-born Greenlanders up by 25.5% – but overall population stability hides deeper trends New population figures from Statistics Greenland have been released today, highlighting significant demographic shifts. While the total population has remained relatively stable from 2015 to 2025, the number of foreign-born individuals with two Greenland-born parents has increased by 25.5% Read more…
Introduction Fertility trends across the Nordic countries provide a unique perspective on societal and cultural changes over time. This analysis examines both total fertility rates (TFR) and teenage birth rates, offering insights into regional dynamics and long-term implications for policy and healthcare. In light of the controversial Spiral Campaign in Greenland, it Read more…
As Greenland continues its journey toward greater self-determination, addressing inequality and poverty has become one of the most pressing challenges. In this final installment of our Regarding Greenland series on Nordic Insights, we delve into the troubling rise in poverty levels, a trend that demands urgent attention if no one is to Read more…
Greenland is on the brink of transformation. With a new airport in Nuuk now operational and others in progress, the country is unlocking opportunities to compete with other Nordic destinations. But how does Greenland’s tourism growth compare over the past decade? And with the USA emerging as a key market, Read more…
Over the past 25 years, Greenland has made significant strides toward reducing its reliance on the Danish block grant. While the grant’s nominal value has grown from 2.4 billion DKK in 1994 to 4.1 billion DKK in 2023, its share of Greenland’s GDP has declined dramatically—from 30% in 2003 to just 19% in 2021, based on Read more…
The population dynamics of the North Atlantic are changing rapidly, with Iceland and the Faroe Islands emerging as growth leaders while Greenland lags behind. A closer look at the data reveals stark contrasts in natural population growth and net migration rates, shedding light on how policy decisions and economic opportunities are shaping the Read more…
When discussing Greenland, much of the recent global attention has focused on its strategic location, climate change, and natural resources. And, one of the most dynamic transformations happening in the country is tied to its fisheries—particularly cod (Gadus morhua). Recent statistics reveal a remarkable threefold increase in cod catches over Read more…
Danish Pig Production: A Shift from Local Slaughter to Export 🚛 🐖 Yesterday’s Nordic Insights article highlighted the significant decline in pig production across the Nordics, particularly in Denmark. However, what wasn’t explicitly clear is how this decline in local slaughtering reflects a broader shift in Danish pig production. While Read more…