Nordregio is a renowned Nordic research center, established by the Nordic Council of Ministers, that specializes in regional development and planning. As an official research entity of Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union, Nordregio is recognized for its expertise in applied research, analyzing the latest policy trends in the areas crucial to Nordic regional economic growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development. Their core research areas include Regional Development, Rural Development, Urban Planning, Demography, and Governance.

Nordregio offers comprehensive services, including mapping and GIS analysis, communications and outreach, and commissioned projects for policymakers and practitioners. They actively participate in European, Nordic, and national research programs, contributing valuable knowledge and data for territorial analyses and evaluations of support programs. Operating at multiple levels, Nordregio's research covers the Nordic and Baltic Sea Regions, Europe, and the Arctic.

Their mission is to provide policymakers and practitioners with tools and knowledge to support effective, sustainable regional development policies aligned with global objectives such as the United Nation's Agenda 2030 and the European Union's strategic initiatives. Nordregio is committed to producing high-quality, evidence-based research, promoting Nordic synergies, and facilitating science-society-policy interfaces to drive positive change