Immigration 2024 increased according to latest statistics from SCB

According to the latest statistics published by SCB, immigration to Sweden increased in 2024 compared to 2023.

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In 2024, 116,197 people immigrated to Sweden, an increase of 22.9% compared to 2023. The largest group of immigrants came from war-torn Ukraine.

The largest immigrant groups in 2024

The largest immigrant group in 2024 came from Ukraine, with 28,065 people, a significant increase from 606 people the year before. In second place were people born in Sweden who returned after a period abroad (11,907 people). Other large groups were immigrants from India (5,801), Germany (3,647), and China (3,558).

Notable changes compared to 2023

Indian immigration decreased by 22.4%, from 7,480 to 5,801 people. Polish immigration fell by 35.9%, while Russian immigration increased by 35.5%. Afghan immigration decreased significantly by 43.6%.

Regional distribution of immigration Immigration is highest in Sweden's three most populous counties:

  • Stockholm County: 37,006 people
  • Västra Götaland County: 18,394 people
  • Skåne County: 17,993 people

The counties with the lowest immigration were Gotland County (516 people) and Jämtland County (1,006 people).

Top 10 countries of birth for immigrants in 2024

  • Ukraine: 28,065
  • Sweden: 11,907
  • India: 5,801
  • Germany: 3,647
  • China: 3,558
  • Syria: 2,985
  • Poland: 2,844
  • Pakistan: 2,477
  • Turkey: 2,107
  • Iran: 1,972

Note: SCB is Sweden's National Statistics Agency

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