Most people in Sweden can afford to pay their debts on time During the past year, 5 percent of the population fell behind with payments due to financial difficulties. A higher proportion of single men than single women fell behind with payments; 8 percent compared with 5 percent. 2021-10-14 • Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (SILC)
One in five unemployed persons felt lonely in 2020 Six percent of the population aged 16 and older felt lonely during the pandemic year 2020. The highest percentage is among the age group 85 years and older at 17 percent, and among unemployed persons at 19 percent. In the age group 60–69 years and among those in work, 3 percent felt lonely. 2021-04-21 • Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (SILC)
Rate of material and social deprivation lower in Sweden than in most other countries in Europe In Sweden, the rate of material and social deprivation is 4 procent, according to the EU definition. A higher proportion of persons with compulsory education live in material and social deprivation compared with persons with post-secondary education; 7 percent compared with 2 percent. Material and social deprivation is also more common among foreign born persons than among persons born in Sweden. 2020-10-14 • Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (SILC)
Three in ten are active in associations Twenty-nine percent of Sweden’s population, 16 years or older, are active in at least one association. This information is published by Statistics Sweden today as part of the Living Conditions Surveys. Young retired persons, who are presently expected to self-quarantine, form part of an important group for Swedish association activities. In the age group 70–79, 36 percent are active in associations. 2020-04-21 • Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (SILC)
Sweden’s rate of material deprivation is lower than in most other European countries Two percent of the population in Sweden lives in conditions of severe material deprivation according to the EU definition; the EU average is six percent. Unemployed persons live in conditions of severe material deprivation to a greater extent than employed persons. Material deprivation is also more common among foreign born persons than among Swedish born persons. 2019-10-16 • Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (SILC)
