People born in Syria made up the largest group of Sweden's foreign-born population in 2023. Nearly ******* people born in Syria lived in Sweden as of 2023. Iraqis made up the second-largest group of foreign-born citizens, followed by Sweden's neighboring country, Finland. The total number of foreign-born citizens living in the Scandinavian country increased over the past 10 years. Migration contributes to population growth Sweden's positive net migration rate meant that it's population increased steadily since 2000. In 2022, over 100,000 people immigrated to Sweden, which was still significantly lower than the record year 2016. Syrians fleeing civil war The record number of refugees arriving in 2016 was driven by Syrians fleeing the Civil War in the country. Following the Arab spring and protests for democracy in 2011, fighting broke out between the Syrian national army and several armed factions. Several million people fled the country as a result, some of them seeking refuge in Sweden.

The majority of immigrants moving to Sweden in 2023 were Swedes returning to Sweden. Nearly 10,600 Swedes returned to their home country in 2023. The remaining top five countries of origin were India, Poland, Germany, and Syria. In total, 95,000 people immigrated to Sweden in 2023.

Syrians largest immigrant group

Of Sweden's foreign-born population, Syrians made up the largest group. Following the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, many people left the country in search of a better life in Europe, some of which landed in Sweden. In 2022, Sweden hosted the world's 7th largest group of Syrian refugees.

Immigration drives population increase in Sweden

Over the past decade, Sweden has seen a positive migration rate, with more people immigrating to the country than people leaving. This is one of the main reasons why the country's population has been increasing steadily over recent years.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Sweden town by race. It includes the population of Sweden town across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sweden town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Sweden town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.85% are white, 5.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.63% are Asian, 1.06% are some other race and 3.38% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Sweden town
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Sweden town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Sweden town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The number of citizenships acquired in Sweden increased over the past decade. Whereas 50,000 citizenships were acquired in 2013, over 92,000 were granted in 2022. However, the number fell below 70,000 in 2023.

The number of foreign citizens as a share of the total population in Sweden increased steadily from 2010 to 2023. While 1.8 million foreign inhabitants lived in the country in 2010, the number had increased to 2.87 million in 2023. Over the same period, the number of Swedish inhabitants increased from 7.62 million to 7.69 million. Syrians made up the largest group of foreign-born citizens in the Nordic country that year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Sweden town by race. It includes the population of Sweden town across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sweden town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Sweden town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 83.20% are white, 6.61% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.06% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.47% are some other race and 6.47% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Sweden town
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Sweden town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Sweden town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The number of people born outside of Sweden as a share of the Swedish population increased since 2010. That year, 1.38 million of the country's inhabitants were born outside of Sweden, whereas this number had increased to 2.17 million by 2023. In other words, foreign-born citizens made up around 20 percent of the population in Sweden in 2023. Of the 2.17 million people born outside of Sweden, the highest number came from Syria.

Thailand Tourism Receipts by Nationality: Sweden data was reported at 1,030.250 THB mn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 569.540 THB mn for May 2018. Thailand Tourism Receipts by Nationality: Sweden data is updated monthly, averaging 1,375.150 THB mn from Jan 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,402.670 THB mn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 560.630 THB mn in Aug 2017. Thailand Tourism Receipts by Nationality: Sweden data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q010: Tourism Receipts by Nationality.

Thailand Resident Departure by Nationality: Swedish data was reported at 140.000 Person in Oct 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 178.000 Person for Sep 2021. Thailand Resident Departure by Nationality: Swedish data is updated monthly, averaging 13,259.500 Person from Jan 2008 (Median) to Oct 2021, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79,338.000 Person in Jan 2013 and a record low of 97.000 Person in Jan 2021. Thailand Resident Departure by Nationality: Swedish data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Immigration Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q036: Residents Departures by Nationality (Discontinued). [COVID-19-IMPACT]

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Sweden town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Sweden town population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 89.85% of the total residents in Sweden town. Notably, the median household income for White households is $68,000. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $68,000.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Sweden town.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

By far, Syrians made up the largest group of refugees living in Sweden in 2022, counting ******* people. Ukrainians, who made up the second largest group, counted just below ******. Meanwhile, Afghans made up the third largest group with ****** refugees. The total number of refugees living in Sweden increased over the past ten years.

Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: NEUR: Sweden data was reported at 23,215.000 Person in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35,536.000 Person for Feb 2025. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: NEUR: Sweden data is updated monthly, averaging 8,321.000 Person from Jan 2022 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49,322.000 Person in Dec 2024 and a record low of 2,313.000 Person in May 2022. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: NEUR: Sweden data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q007: Visitor Arrivals: By Nationality. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Indonesia Visitors Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: Sweden data was reported at 50,381.000 Person in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51,417.000 Person for 2017. Indonesia Visitors Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: Sweden data is updated yearly, averaging 26,504.000 Person from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2018, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51,417.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 20,478.000 Person in 2006. Indonesia Visitors Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: Sweden data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.QA011: Visitors Arrivals: by Nationality.

This survey is the Swedish part of the 1995 'International Social Survey Program' (ISSP), and it focuses on national identity. Respondents were asked to comment on various topics regarding national identity, such as how 'close' they felt to Sweden, national pride, Sweden's relations with other countries, and treatment of immigrants and minority groups. Those queried were asked to describe the pride they felt towards Sweden's accomplishments in the following areas: political influence, economics, social security, science and technology, sports, the arts, armed forces, history, and treatment of others. A series of questions probed for respondents' views regarding international relations, including foreign trade restrictions, international problem-solving attempts, foreign language education, the purchase of land by foreigners, the nationality of television programs and movies, and the benefits of membership in regional international organizations. Respondents were also asked to assess their countries´ treatment of minority groups and immigrants. Topics covered the preservation of minority traditions, the impact of immigrant groups on crime, the economy, the job market, cultural openness, special provisions for political refugees, and the citizenship process. Demographic variables include age, sex, education, marital status, personal and family income, employment status, household size and composition, occupation, religion, social class, union membership, political party, political orientation, race, ethnicity, language fluency, demographics of community, and citizenship.

Purpose:

ISSP aims to design and implement internationally comparable attitude surveys. The study in 1995 investigating National identity: Sweden.

Despite increasing research interest in the health and well-being of the Indigenous Sámi people, knowledge remains fragmented and insufficient. The HALDI study aims to examine health status, well-being, and associated determinants within a multi-ethnic context, focusing on the Sámi people in Sweden. This protocol outlines the study’s objectives, design, and methodology, with the goal of generating representative data to inform future research, policy, and interventions targeting Sámi health. To ensure relevance, initial focus groups discussions identified key health issues for the Sámi people in Swedish Sápmi. Based on these findings, a comprehensive questionnaire was developed, encompassing socioeconomic status, ethnicity, psychiatric and somatic disorders, and self-perceived health. All adults in Jokkmokk municipality (n = 4077) were invited to participate. The following year, a clinical examination was conducted, including measures such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, blood sampling, and an updatet questionnaire on health status, dietary habits, and, for those aged 65 years and above, assessments of frailty and cognition. A total of 1682 individuals (41%) responded to the first questionnaire; 68% identified as Swedish, 22% as Sámi, and 7% with other ethnic identities. In the clinical study, 706 participated with similar ethnic proportions. This is the first study in Sweden to incorporate ethnic self-identification in a multi-ethnic population. By presenting the study protocol and sample characteristics, we highlight the potential for future analyses to inform evidence-based health interventions and policy to improve outcomes for the multi-ethnic Arctic population.

The employment rate among Sweden's foreign-born population increased slowly from 2011 to 2019, but fell in 2020 after the outbreak of COVID-19, reaching 60.6 percent in 2021. Following the peak of the pandemic, this increased to 67.1 percent in 2023. Simultaneously, the unemployment rate increased, nearly reaching 20 percent in 2021 after being around 15 percent in the years before the pandemic. It then fell to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, and reached 15.1 by 2023. By comparison, the overall employment rate in Sweden was 69.4 percent in 2023, making it five percentage points higher than among the foreign-born population.

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Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Sweden data was reported at 323,675.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 332,895.000 Person for 2016. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Sweden data is updated yearly, averaging 306,085.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 392,274.000 Person in 2008 and a record low of 74,925.000 Person in 1995. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Sweden data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q003: Visitor Arrivals: By Nationality.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Sweden town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2013 and 2023, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Sweden town, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $1,292(1.81%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $71,521 in 2013 and $72,813 in 2023.
• Black or African American: In Sweden town, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American decreased by $280,223(85.32%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $328,437 in 2013 and $48,214 in 2023.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Sweden town.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• 2023: 2023 median household income
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

This is the Swedish part of the 2003 'International Social Survey Program' (ISSP), and it is the second time ISSP focuses on national identity. The questions on national consciousness and national identity include: Identification with the town, the city, the region, the nation and with the respective continent; most important characteristics for national identity; identification with one's own nation and national pride (scale); perceived pride in the democracy of the country, the political influence of the country in the world, the economic achievement, the social security system, the scientific achievements, the achievements in sports, the achievements in arts or literature, the armed forces, the history and equal rights of all social groups in society; preference for protective duty to support the national economy; attitude to the right of international institutions to enforce solutions to be accepted nationally; attitude to enforcing national interests regardless of evoking conflicts with other countries; rejection of acquisition of land by foreigners in one's country; preference for national films in national television stations; damage done by large international companies to the local business; attitude to free trade; attitude to follow the decisions of international organisations even if the local government does not agree with them; international organisations take away too much power from the country; availability of worldwide information as a benefit of the internet; importance of sharing national customs and traditions to achieve full nationality; attitude to government support of national minorities to preserve their customs and habits; preference for assimilation of minorities or retention of their identity; hostility to foreigners and prejudices against immigrants (scale); attitude to a reduction of immigration of foreigners; respondents citizenship; citizenship of parents at birth of respondent; birthplace or citizenship of parents should allow naturalization of children; same rights for citizens and legal immigrants; attitude towards stronger measures regarding illegal immigrants; languages spoken at home; perceived ethnic affiliation and strength of this feeling; advantageousness of membership of the country in the EU; benefits from EU-membership; attitude towards a powerful EU-government.

Demographic variables include sex; age; marital status; steady life-partner; years in school, current employment status; current employment status of spouse; hours worked weekly; occupation of respondent and spouse (ISCO-88); respondent and spouse working for private, public sector or self-employed; supervisor function; union membership; household size; family income; respondents earnings; household composition; self-placement on a left-right continuum; party preference; vote last election; religious denomination; frequency of church attendance; self-placement on a top-bottom scale; region; town size, rural or urban region; ethnicity or nationality.

Purpose:

ISSP aims to design and implement internationally comparable attitude surveys. The study in 2003 investigating National Identity.