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Official statistics of Sweden

Surveys by statistics areas

  • Study associations

    Statistics Sweden has been responsible for statistics on adult education associations since 2020. As from 2021, official statistics on adult education association activities, participants in study circles and other adult education activities are presented here.

  • Historic environment

    Statistical agency: Swedish Agency for Cultural Policy Analysis

    The statistics include information about protected buildings and archaeological excavations.

  • Public and private expenditure on culture

    Statistical agency: Swedish Agency for Cultural Policy Analysis

    The statistics accounts for all public expenditure on culture for central, regional and local government in Sweden.

  • Hospital library statistics

    Statistical agency: National Library of Sweden

    The statistics provide an annual account of activities at hospital libraries.

    Public libraries statistics

    Statistical agency: National Library of Sweden

    The statistics show activities at municipal libraries.As of 2014, this survey is no longer carried out. It has been replaced by the survey Publicly funded libraries.

    Research libraries statistics

    Statistical agency: National Library of Sweden

    This statistics provides an annual accounts of activities at research libraries.

    School libraries statistics

    Statistical agency: National Library of Sweden

    The statistics show the presence of school libraries, pupils' access to school libraries and school library activities.

    Swedish libraries

    Statistical agency: National Library of Sweden

    Publicly funded libraries in Sweden where the library organisation has at least 0.5 person-years dedicated to staffing library activities. All types of library are included, such as public libraries, school libraries, research libraries, specialised libraries and hospital libraries.

  • Museums

    Statistical agency: Swedish Agency for Cultural Policy Analysis

    The statistics include information about the organisation, staff, finances, collections and operations of museums. The survey is conducted annually.