Having lived in Greenland and worked at Statistics Greenland, I (Ulla Agerskov) have always found the data collected in their publications to be incredibly insightful and important. The just released “Greenland in Figures 2024” provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating land. Below, I delve into key statistics and their Read more…
As Norway continues to lead in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, its strategies provide valuable insights into sustainable transportation, coinciding with regional discussions on environmental strategies. Today’s gathering of transportation experts and policymakers at The Nordic Green Transport Forum seeks to address the urgent need for a green transition in the Read more…
We are still talking demographic transitions (see previous posts here and here). Why? Because fertility rates keep hurtling down and native populations become smaller and older. The obvious solution is to embrace immigration as a part of the social fabric but to manage this without fuelling toxic cultural wars has Read more…
The Nordic Day is tomorrow. Our day, where we all celebrate being the fortunate inhabitants of the Nordic countries. But deep down in the statistical archives of Eurostat we discover a looming danger to our common future as Nordic citizens: Population projections! The Nordic countries are often seen as a Read more…
This week, as New York hosts the 68th CSW UN gathering, our Nordic Insights newsletter aligns perfectly, offering a recap of the five articles we featured during last week and International Women’s Day. One key article examines the pension gender gap, echoing one of the priority themes at this year’s Read more…
In the wake of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent invasion of Ukraine in 2022, European trade dynamics with Russia have undergone significant transformations. The trade data from 2013 to 2023 provides a stark reflection of the geopolitical events’ impact on imports from and exports to Russia Read more…
February is coming to an end. Did you feel the heat? No, neither did we – just as dreadful as always. But statistics don’t lie*): this February has been exceptionally warm and wet. And this is problematic, as our core audience would know by now. How can we stop – Read more…
Today is the last day of the Nordic Insights Christmas Calendar: 24 posts over 24 days, filled with data and science backed advice for a greener Christmas. But did you know that we celebrate Christmas on December 24/25 because of a scientific miscalculation? When the Catholic church decided to celebrate the Read more…
The graph below from Eurostat paints a vivid picture of the EU’s inflation landscape, charting a steady decline from January 2019 to a notable 3.1% in November 2023. This downtrend represents the lowest inflation rate in over two years, signaling a wider easing of economic strains. Analyzing the Shift: EU and Nordic Read more…
Nordic Knowledge Hub: Gender & Climate 🌍🤝🌱 In 2022, Nordic ministers prioritized understanding the connection between gender and climate. Supported by Nordic governments, they created a knowledge hub focusing on gender equality in green jobs, energy, consumption, the blue and green economy, and climate policy: A Green and Gender-equal Nordic Region Read more…