Sweden
First look. Fewer sources yet.
At a glance
| Capital | Stockholm | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | SEK | Sikap research database |
| Time zone | UTC+1 | Source, checked |
| Distance from Manila | 9 386 km | Computed from the coordinates |
| Population | 10.6 million | Source, checked |
| Official languages | Swedish | Source, checked |
| GDP per person | USD 72 529 at purchasing power | Source, checked |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% | Source, checked |
| Average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Minimum wage | not sourced yet | |
| Tax on an average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Health coverage index | 85 of 100 | Source, checked |
| Average temperature | 8 °C | Source, checked |
| Warmest month | 19 °C in Jul | Source, checked |
| Coldest month | -1 °C in Feb | Source, checked |
| Happiness rank | not sourced yet | |
| Happiness score | not sourced yet | |
| English proficiency | Very high | Source, checked |
| Rent, one bedroom in the capital | not sourced yet | |
| Cost of living, one person | not sourced yet | |
| Health insurance | not sourced yet | |
| Homicide rate | not sourced yet | |
| Residents born abroad | 21.4% | Source, checked |
| Usual weekly hours | not sourced yet | |
| Paid leave | not sourced yet | |
| Public holidays | not sourced yet | |
| Internet speed | 282 Mbps | Source, checked |
| EU member | yes | Sikap research database |
| Schengen member | not sourced yet | |
| Dual citizenship | yes | Source, checked |
Notes on the rules
- Post-study permit: The baseline entry for this country said no post-study route exists for a foreign graduate. Source
- Post-study permit: a graduate of a Swedish institution does have this 12-month route. Source
- Post-study permit: Doctoral graduates can get 12 to 18 months per a 2026 rule change. Source
- Citizenship: Qualifying residence period raised from 5 to 8 years, effective 6 June 2026. Source
Sources
- Migrationsverket: Apply for a residence permit to seek employment after completing your studies in Sweden, checked 19 Sept 2026
- Migrationsverket: Citizenship for adults, checked 19 Sept 2026