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Increase in Multiple Sclerosis Burden in the Nordic Region (1990-2023)

From 1990 to 2023, the burden of MS in the Nordic region rose significantly, with a prevalence of 130.52 cases per 100,000 in 2023. Finland reported the highest growth while Sweden and Iceland stabilized after certain years. Projections suggest a further increase of 19.5% by 2050.

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Why it matters

Understanding the rising prevalence and incidence of MS in this region helps to inform public health planning and resource allocation. It highlights the need for ongoing surveillance and research into the causes of these trends.

What this does not prove

This analysis cannot establish direct causal relationships or the effects of any treatments, as it does not involve experimental results or specific interventions.

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Study facts

Study design: Systematic review
Participants / samples: 50007 · Reported number of multiple sclerosis cases in the Nordic region in 2023
Randomised: Not reported
Controlled: Not reported
Primary endpoint met: Not reported
Relevant MS type: Not reported
Publication date: 2026-10-15
Evidence reviewed: Abstract only
Regulatory approval: Not reported
Research areas: Not classified

Original sources

Primary evidenceBurden of Multiple Sclerosis in the Nordic Region, 1990-2023, and Projection to 2050: A Systematic Analysis Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. ↗DOI: 10.1159/ned/adwag023

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study designTitle: Burden of Multiple Sclerosis in the Nordic Region, 1990-2023, and Projection to 2050: A Systematic Analysis Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.

sample sizeTitle: Burden of Multiple Sclerosis in the Nordic Region, 1990-2023, and Projection to 2050: A Systematic Analysis Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.

sample size basisTitle: Burden of Multiple Sclerosis in the Nordic Region, 1990-2023, and Projection to 2050: A Systematic Analysis Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.

publication date2026-10-15

findingsFrom 1990 to 2023, MS burden in the Nordic region increased steadily.

findingsIn 2023, age-standardized prevalence was 130.52 per 100,000 population (50,107 cases), with an EAPC of 0.9335.

findingsIncidence rose to 4.95 per 100,000 (EAPC = 0.7845), while ASDR increased modestly (EAPC = 0.2550).

findingsFinland showed the fastest growth in incidence and prevalence, whereas Sweden and Iceland exhibited stabilization after 2012 and 2014, respectively.

findingsProjections to 2050 indicate that prevalence will increase by 19.5% to 156.01 per 100,000 (67,846 cases), with a narrowing but persistent female predominance.

limitationsTitle: Burden of Multiple Sclerosis in the Nordic Region, 1990-2023, and Projection to 2050: A Systematic Analysis Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.

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