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Mapped: Nordic migration between 1960 and 2010
There have been major changes between 1960 and 2010. Sweden has the most emigrants, Norway takes in the most immigrants - not only from other Nordic countries, but from former eastern European countries and other parts of the world too.
1960
- Sweden received the most Nordic immigrants, especially from Finland
- Denmark also received a considerable number of Nordic immigrants.
- Considerable emigration from Finland and Iceland
- Emigration to the Nordic countries: Mostly from European countries, followed by North and South America.
2010:
- Norway receives more Nordic migrants than any of the other Nordic countries
- Denmark is the second country with a surplus of Nordic migrants
- The situation is more balanced in Sweden and Finland
- Iceland still tops emigration statistics
- Emigration to the Nordic countries: Mainly from other European countries. Considerable amount of emigrants from Asia. Sweden is the main destination.
- Moving to Sweden
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Suburbs like Vällingby, built 1954 outside Stockholm, received many visitors from all over the world. It was considered the city of the future and had Swedens first shopping centre. Photo: Bernhard Lindahl
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