Swedens population 2024 – population changes
Sharp increase in the number of registered Ukrainian citizens during 2024
Statistical news from Statistics Sweden 2025-03-21 8.00
At the end of 2024, 35 500 Ukrainian citizens were registered in Sweden, which is an increase of 28 900 people compared to 2023. However, the total number of foreign citizens registered in Sweden decreased by 12 300 people, or 1.5 percent compared to the previous year. Citizens of Syria were the group that decreased the most, 6 500 people.
On December 31, 2024, 831 800 foreign citizens were registered in Sweden, that is eight percent of the population. Citizens of Poland were the largest group of foreign citizens, followed by citizens of Afghanistan and Syria. The largest relative increase was for citizens of Ukraine. This increase is explained by the fact that Ukrainians who have had a residence permit with protection under the Temporary Protection Directive have had the opportunity to apply to be registered in Sweden since June 2024.
Feel free to use the facts from this statistical news but remember to state Source: Statistics Sweden.