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Sweden: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Sweden's International migrant stock (% of population) was 21.40.

That's up 9.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Sweden ranks #43 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 57.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (1990–2024)

Sweden International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
21.40
Trough
9.20

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
21.4000
19.6000
16.7000
14.6000
12.5000
11.5000
10.7000
9.2000

About International migrant stock (% of population)

International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sweden's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's International migrant stock (% of population) was 21.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Sweden's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 9.2% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Sweden rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Sweden ranked #43 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Sweden's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Sweden is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 57.
What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.