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  • The number of households passed five million in 2025

    On December 31, 2025, Sweden had a total of 5,002,600 households, an increase from 4,972,000 in the previous year. In 2025, the number of households increased by 30,600, which is an increase of nearly one percent.

  • The population is growing despite continued low fertility rates

    At the end of 2025, 10 605 500 people were registered in Sweden. During the year, the population increased by 17 800 people. The population increase is explained both by more immigrants than emigrants and by the fact that more people were born than died during the year. In 2025, 97 500 children were born, which was the lowest number of births in 23 years.

  • Childbirth continues to decline in the first half of 2025

    A continued decrease in the number of children born, low immigration and high emigration have resulted in low population growth in the first half of 2025. At the end of 2025, 10 592 700 people were registered in Sweden, which was an increase of 5 000 people since the beginning of the year.

  • Sharp increase in the number of registered Ukrainian citizens during 2024

    At the end of 2024, 35 500 Ukrainian citizens were registered in Sweden, which is an increase of 28 900 people compared to 2023. However, the total number of foreign citizens registered in Sweden decreased by 12 300 people, or 1.5 percent compared to the previous year. Citizens of Syria were the group that decreased the most, 6 500 people.