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Sweden

Kingdom of Sweden

10.2 million
449,964 km2
Arabic, Spanish,
Swedish Krona ≈ $0.0982
Christianity

Sweden is one of the most interesting countries to live in. In the main ratings, it is always a head above the others. In terms of happiness levels, social progress, and human freedom, the country ranks 6th. In terms of life expectancy, it ranks 12th. And it leads Europe in the number of patents for inventions.

According to statistics, only 1% of waste actually reaches landfills here. The rest is recycled or used for energy production.

Sweden has two languages - an easy one and a difficult one. Both parents are required to take parental leave. Swedes value personal space the most - it can take years to enter their circle of trust.

Happiness level
96
Happiness level
96

In terms of happiness, Sweden ranks 5 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
68
Health index
68

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Sweden is in 31 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
92
The cleanest air
92

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Sweden is ranked 11 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
41
Security of countries
41

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Sweden ranks 87 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy
83
Life expectancy
83

Sweden ranks 11 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
97
Level of human freedom
97

Sweden ranks 6 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 62.5 USD
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The cost of living
20

The cost of living assessment in Sweden, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 7.4 percent
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Unemployment rate
35

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Sweden according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 122 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
97
Level of social progress
97

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Sweden ranks 6 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
82
Quality of citizenship
82

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Sweden ranks 5 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
99
Literacy rate
99

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Sweden ranks 22 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 103.43 Mbps
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Internet speed
90

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Sweden ranks 16 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 2.33 USD
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Mobile data price
29

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Sweden ranks 169 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
96
English proficiency level
96

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Sweden ranks 6 in the world.

Sweden (officially the Kingdom of Sweden) is a country in Northern Europe, located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It shares a border with Norway to the northwest and with Finland to the northeast. In the south, Sweden is separated from Denmark by the Kattegat Strait. It stretches 1572 km from north to south and 499 km from east to west. The land border with Norway is 1619 km, and with Finland - 586 km. The total area of the territory is 449,964 square kilometers. Sweden is the fifth-largest country in Europe after Russia, Ukraine, France, and Spain.

The capital and most populous city is Stockholm. The form of government is a parliamentary monarchy. Sweden is a member of the United Nations (since 1946), the Council of Europe (since 1949), the Nordic Council (since 1952), the OSCE (since 1973), the WTO (since 1995), the European Union (since 1995), NATO (since 2024), and the Schengen Agreement (since 2001).

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