State of the Nordic Region 2024 offers a unique overview of where we stand in terms of demographic changes, labour market trends and economic conditions across the Nordic Region. In addition to presenting a broad Nordic panorama, it zooms in on key phenomena and subtle local and regional differences. 

Based on the latest data and comprehensive analyses and insights, this 20th edition of the report offers timely insights and serves as a tool for making informed decisions and monitoring the socioeconomic trends and key indicators in all parts of the Nordic Region – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. 

This edition comes out at a time when Nordic co-operation is more important than ever. We face a range of challenges and uncertainties, including the longer-term impacts of the pandemic, environmental problems and climate change – not to mention the current global geopolitical turmoil that makes upholding democracy, contingency planning and resilience of even greater importance. 

In this broader context, State of the Nordic Region 2024 provides timely insights to help us navigate the challenges ahead. 

We hope this report will provide an opportunity to take stock of the present situation, recognise achievements and draw attention to ongoing challenges. Make use of the data, maps and analyses in your work and help shape the future of the Nordic Region.