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  • Work-life balance – why labour immigrants choose Sweden

    Half of the highly qualified labour immigrants state that work-life balance and family-friendly conditions were important factors when choosing Sweden. The opportunity for a specific job and good career opportunities are also highlighted as important.

  • Increased borrowing in debt securities

    At the end of March, total liabilities in debt securities amounted to SEK 9 451 billion, up by SEK 176 billion from February.

  • Nearly 5.3 million dwellings in Sweden

    At the end of December 2025 there were 5 291 493 dwellings in Sweden. Among these, 41 percent were in one- or two-dwelling buildings, 52 percent were in multi-dwelling buildings, 6 percent were in special housing and 1 percent were in other buildings.

  • Households’ housing 2025

    At the end of 2025, one- or two-dwelling buildings with ownership rights was the most common type of housing in Sweden, followed by rented dwellings in multi-dwelling buildings. The average useful floor space per person in Sweden was 42 square meters at the end of 2025.

  • Continued decline in the number of births

    The population of Sweden is projected to reach 10.8 million in 2035. Compared to today’s 10.6 million, this is an increase by 170,000. Over the next ten years, the number of deaths is expected to slightly exceed the number of births, and there will be more immigrants than emigrants.