Researchers at the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research NIBR,
OsloMet, Vilde Hernes and Aadne Aasland, have released a new policy brief titled “Reception, Integration, and Future Prospects of Ukrainian Refugees in the Nordic Countries.” This brief examines the perspectives of Ukrainian refugees who have sought refuge in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. It analyzes the similarities and differences in their motivations for choosing these countries, their experiences with reception and integration, and their aspirations regarding returning to Ukraine.
The brief compares the experiences and future prospects of Ukrainian refugees in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. You will find answers to:
- Who are the Ukrainian refugees in the Nordic countries, and why did they choose to come specifically to Norway/Sweden/Denmark/Finland?
- How do they assess the reception, actors, and various services, and are their experiences different in the Nordic countries?
- Do they wish to return to Ukraine after the war – and what factors will influence a decision to return to Ukraine or stay in the Nordic countries?
The analyses in the brief are based on a survey of over 3,300 Ukrainian refugees in the Nordic countries. The survey is part of two larger research projects:
NOR-RETIN project – funded by NORDFORSK: An ongoing 3-year Nordic comparative analysis of Ukrainian refugees in Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, including analyses of policies, integration and return outcomes, and the refugees’ own experiences and reflections on integration and return.
UKRINT project – funded by NFR (KSP project in collaboration with KS and NAV): The project compares the situation of Ukrainian refugees in Norway and Sweden – with a particular focus on labor market integration from a macro (national), meso (local level), and micro level (Ukrainian refugees).