Sweden
Perfect for people seeking innovation, equality, extraordinary nature and a modern, open model of society.
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What makes Sweden stand out?
Sweden has produced more unicorn startups per capita than any other country in the world except the USA – Spotify, Klarna, Mojang, King. That is no coincidence. Sweden has built a system that treats innovation, social security and quality of life not as opposites but as a unity. Here nature meets technology, equality meets ambition, openness meets quality.
Innovation & Tech
Stockholm has the highest density of billion-dollar startups in the world after Silicon Valley. Sweden invests more in research and development than almost any other country on earth (3.5% of GDP). For professionals in tech and innovation, Stockholm is a magnet.
Nature & Allemansrätten
Sweden's Right of Public Access (Allemansrätten) is unique: every person has the right to enter all of Sweden's nature – regardless of who owns the land. 96,000 lakes, vast forests, archipelago coastlines and Lapland in the north, all publicly accessible to everyone.
Equality & Society
Sweden is a world leader in gender equality and parental rights. Fathers take an average of over 3 months of parental leave – that is social norm, not exception. LGBTQ+ rights are among the strongest in the world. Sweden is open, tolerant and forward-thinking.
Stockholm & Cities
Stockholm is built on 14 islands and combines architectural history with cutting-edge urban development. Malmö is connected to Copenhagen via the Öresund Bridge in just 35 minutes. Swedish cities are clean, safe and exceptionally well thought-out.
Country Overview
Sweden is one of the most exciting emigration destinations in Northern Europe for skilled professionals, families and innovation-driven individuals.
Strenghts
World leader in per-capita startup unicorns
Allemansrätten – unique free access to all of nature
Exceptional parental and family support system
Universal healthcare and free higher education
Very high societal openness and gender equality
Strong, diversified economy
Very low corruption and high legal certainty
World-class infrastructure and digital public administration
Challenges
High tax burden
Long, dark winters
Housing market in Stockholm
Bureaucracy with Personnummer
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