Net migration metrics in Sweden
Sweden: Net migration metrics was 55,209 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
55,209
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
25th
of 236 countries
All-time high
119,234
in 2016
All-time low
-13,519
in 1972
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Sweden, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Sweden stood at 55,209.
That represents a change of down 6.4% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Sweden peaked at 119,234 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -13,519, in 1972.
Sweden ranks 25th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 15,726 | — |
| 1951 | 11,179 | -28.9% |
| 1952 | 9,749 | -12.8% |
| 1953 | 1,275 | -86.9% |
| 1954 | 6,304 | +394.4% |
| 1955 | 17,304 | +174.5% |
| 1956 | 13,376 | -22.7% |
| 1957 | 17,983 | +34.4% |
| 1958 | 9,307 | -48.2% |
| 1959 | 2,590 | -72.2% |
| 1960 | 1,080 | -58.3% |
| 1961 | 14,401 | +1233.4% |
| 1962 | 9,627 | -33.2% |
| 1963 | 11,009 | +14.4% |
| 1964 | 23,581 | +114.2% |
| 1965 | 32,444 | +37.6% |
| 1966 | 24,920 | -23.2% |
| 1967 | 11,075 | -55.6% |
| 1968 | 8,545 | -22.8% |
| 1969 | 48,824 | +471.4% |
| 1970 | 47,242 | -3.2% |
| 1971 | 2,334 | -95.1% |
| 1972 | -13,519 | -679.2% |
| 1973 | -9,551 | -29.4% |
| 1974 | 9,217 | -196.5% |
| 1975 | 16,564 | +79.7% |
| 1976 | 20,324 | +22.7% |
| 1977 | 23,528 | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 13,807 | -41.3% |
| 1979 | 13,895 | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 10,040 | -27.7% |
| 1981 | 3,209 | -68.0% |
| 1982 | 2,524 | -21.3% |
| 1983 | 2,105 | -16.6% |
| 1984 | 8,668 | +311.8% |
| 1985 | 11,464 | +32.3% |
| 1986 | 15,211 | +32.7% |
| 1987 | 21,335 | +40.3% |
| 1988 | 30,064 | +40.9% |
| 1989 | 44,565 | +48.2% |
| 1990 | 35,668 | -20.0% |
| 1991 | 25,314 | -29.0% |
| 1992 | 20,507 | -19.0% |
| 1993 | 32,725 | +59.6% |
| 1994 | 51,545 | +57.5% |
| 1995 | 11,621 | -77.5% |
| 1996 | 5,773 | -50.3% |
| 1997 | 6,047 | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 11,325 | +87.3% |
| 1999 | 13,940 | +23.1% |
| 2000 | 24,900 | +78.6% |
| 2001 | 28,856 | +15.9% |
| 2002 | 31,364 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 29,161 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 25,842 | -11.4% |
| 2005 | 27,030 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 51,675 | +91.2% |
| 2007 | 54,907 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 56,452 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 63,638 | +12.7% |
| 2010 | 51,175 | -19.6% |
| 2011 | 46,049 | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 52,879 | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 66,760 | +26.3% |
| 2014 | 77,654 | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 80,534 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 119,234 | +48.1% |
| 2017 | 102,671 | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 87,517 | -14.8% |
| 2019 | 72,619 | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 37,302 | -48.6% |
| 2021 | 51,947 | +39.3% |
| 2022 | 58,955 | +13.5% |
| 2023 | 55,209 | -6.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 55,209 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 10.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 55,209 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 10.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Sweden changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +1233.4% | 1,080 | 14,401 |
| 1972 | -679.2% | 2,334 | -13,519 |
| 1969 | +471.4% | 8,545 | 48,824 |
| 1954 | +394.4% | 1,275 | 6,304 |
| 1984 | +311.8% | 2,105 | 8,668 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10,479 | 1,275 | 17,983 | 10 |
| 1960s | 18,551 | 1,080 | 48,824 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,384 | -13,519 | 47,242 | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,918 | 2,105 | 44,565 | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,446 | 5,773 | 51,545 | 10 |
| 2000s | 39,382 | 24,900 | 63,638 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75,709 | 46,049 | 119,234 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,853 | 37,302 | 58,955 | 4 |
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- 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)
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- 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 net migration metrics in Sweden?
- Net migration metrics in Sweden was 55,209 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 119,234 in 2016.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -13,519 in 1972.
- How does Sweden rank for net migration metrics?
- Sweden ranks 25th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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