Deaths by age, sex and country of birth in Sweden
Sweden: Deaths by age, sex and country of birth was 91,268 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
91,268
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
21st
of 55 countries
All-time high
98,124
in 2020
All-time low
88,766
in 2019
Years of data
18
2007–2024
Deaths by age, sex and country of birth in Sweden, 2007–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, deaths by age, sex and country of birth in Sweden stood at 91,268.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age, sex and country of birth in Sweden peaked at 98,124 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 88,766, in 2019.
That places Sweden 21st out of 55 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Deaths by age, sex and country of birth in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 91,729 | — |
| 2008 | 91,449 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 90,080 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 90,487 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 89,938 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 91,938 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 90,402 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 88,976 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 90,907 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 90,982 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 91,972 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 92,185 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 88,766 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 98,124 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 91,958 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 94,737 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 94,385 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 91,268 | -3.3% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 91,268 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58,267, 1.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 91,268 is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,942, 1.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91,086 | 90,080 | 91,729 | 3 |
| 2010s | 90,655 | 88,766 | 92,185 | 10 |
| 2020s | 94,094 | 91,268 | 98,124 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 18 Bulgaria 100,736 compare
- 19 Serbia 98,230 compare
- 19 Serbia 98,230 compare
- 22 Austria 88,486 compare
- 23 Switzerland 71,942 compare
- 24 Azerbaijan 60,150 compare
- 24 Azerbaijan 60,150 compare
More population data for Sweden
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7238 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1458 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,902 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4642 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1484 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.051 (2100)
- Population density 27.91 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 479,660 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age, sex and country of birth in Sweden?
- Deaths by age, sex and country of birth in Sweden was 91,268 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest deaths by age, sex and country of birth recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 98,124 in 2020.
- What is the lowest deaths by age, sex and country of birth recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 88,766 in 2019.
- How does Sweden rank for deaths by age, sex and country of birth?
- Sweden ranks 21st out of 55 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths by age, sex and country of birth rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Deaths by age, sex and country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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