MigrantoImmigrants in Sweden
2M foreign-born residents — the #34 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 26% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Syria | 243388 |
| Iraq | 150470 |
| Finland | 129139 |
| Poland | 102889 |
| Iran | 89047 |
| Afghanistan | 79353 |
| Somalia | 74146 |
| India | 62598 |
| Bosnia | 60819 |
| Eritrea | 59751 |
| Turkey | 58113 |
| Germany | 56910 |
| Thailand | 47636 |
| Ukraine | 45259 |
| China | 40898 |
| Norway | 39914 |
| Romania | 38394 |
| Denmark | 37372 |
| United Kingdom | 34445 |
| Pakistan | 31536 |
| Lebanon | 30587 |
| Chile | 27831 |
| Russia | 26376 |
| USA | 26172 |
| Ethiopia | 24644 |
| Vietnam | 23055 |
| Greece | 21838 |
| Serbia | 20194 |
| Lithuania | 19476 |
| Philippines | 17955 |
| Italy | 16955 |
| Hungary | 16739 |
| Netherlands | 15864 |
| Bangladesh | 15502 |
| Spain | 15166 |
| France | 14381 |
| Colombia | 14267 |
| Brazil | 14151 |
| Croatia | 14041 |
| Morocco | 13437 |
| South Korea | 12163 |
| Egypt | 12132 |
| Albania | 11986 |
| North Macedonia | 11796 |
| Latvia | 11474 |
| Bulgaria | 11009 |
| Sudan | 10016 |
| Sri Lanka | 9514 |
| Estonia | 9461 |
| Palestine | 9407 |
| Nigeria | 9397 |
| Peru | 8735 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8610 |
| DR Congo | 7671 |
| Mongolia | 6866 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 39%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Sweden.
Syria is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Syria has increased by 198% since 2015, rising from 81.8K to 243.4K in 9 years.
Sweden is a primary destination for emigrants from Finland
Sweden attracts 71% of all emigrants from Finland, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
64% of the population growth of Sweden since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
8 new countries have entered the top 20: Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia — Syria rose from outside the top 20 to rank #1.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 734027 |
| 1995 | 799050 |
| 2000 | 864322 |
| 2005 | 947769 |
| 2010 | 1159819 |
| 2015 | 1394389 |
| 2020 | 1751159 |
| 2024 | 2020945 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Syria | Iraq | Finland | Poland | Iran |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5643 | 9646 | 218888 | 35078 | 39569 |
| 1995 | 8971 | 24127 | 206860 | 39056 | 48225 |
| 2000 | 13819 | 46268 | 196304 | 40019 | 50875 |
| 2005 | 16479 | 71123 | 185076 | 44907 | 54136 |
| 2010 | 20163 | 120037 | 170856 | 68952 | 61064 |
| 2015 | 81758 | 130939 | 157247 | 83640 | 68746 |
| 2020 | 192662 | 146282 | 142468 | 93744 | 80749 |
| 2024 | 243388 | 150470 | 129139 | 102889 | 89047 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Sweden as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Sweden
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Sweden?
Around 2M foreign-born residents live in Sweden, making it the #34-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Sweden come from?
Most immigrants in Sweden come from Syria, Iraq and Finland — these three countries account for about 26% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Sweden are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 19% of the population of Sweden — that's 2M out of a total population of 10.6M.
How has immigration to Sweden changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Sweden has grown from 1.4M to 2M people, a growth of about 45%.
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