Moving to Sweden: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

10,202,491

Population Growth Rate

0.18%

Urban Population

85.200000

Population in Major Urban Areas

STOCKHOLM (capital) 1.385 million

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Age Structure

17.280000

Median Age

42.400000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

10

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

10.22

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

1.67

Mean Age for Mother's First Birth (age 25-49)

28.6

Mother's mean age at first birth

28.6

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.060000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

1.64

Ethnic Groups

• population: Swedes and Finnish and Sami minorities; foreign-born or first-generation
• immigrants: Finns, Yugoslavs, Danes, Norwegians, Greeks, Turks

Language Note

The numbers in Swedish and in English are very similar.

If, for example, you want to say 31 you just take the word for 30, "trettio", and the word for 5, "fem", and put them together to make "trettiofem".

This works in exactly the same way as it does in English.

Sweden uses the Roman alphabet with three extra letters. å ö ä.

Some words are the same in English and Swedish for example "man" and "person" are the same.

Nationality Noun

Swede(s)

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Literacy - total population

99%

Literacy - male

99%

Literacy - female

99%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP

7%

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

16.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

81.280000

Infant Mortality Rate

2.730000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

2.730000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

4

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

3.87

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

2.7

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

9.4%

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

18.6%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

100.000000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

100.000000

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Economic Overview

• Economy: Sweden boasts a high standard of living and a strong economy. It is the largest economy in Scandinavia and ranks among the top countries globally in terms of GDP per capita. Key sectors of the Swedish economy include manufacturing, services, innovation, and exports.
• Export-Oriented: Sweden has a robust export-oriented economy. Major exports include machinery, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electrical equipment. Well-known Swedish companies such as Volvo, IKEA, Ericsson, and H&M contribute significantly to the country's export success. Innovation and
• Technology: Sweden has a reputation for innovation and technological advancements. The country invests heavily in research and development (R&D) and promotes a supportive environment for entrepreneurship and startups. It is home to successful tech companies, including Spotify, Skype, and Klarna. Well-Developed Welfare
• State: Sweden has a comprehensive welfare system that provides a high level of social security. It offers universal healthcare, generous parental leave, free education up to the university level, and strong social safety nets. The welfare state is funded through high taxes and contributions from individuals and businesses. Strong Focus on
• Sustainability: Sweden places a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The country has made significant strides in renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable transportation. It aims to be one of the world's first fossil fuel-free nations. Stable Macroeconomic
• Policies: Sweden maintains a stable and well-managed economy. The government follows prudent fiscal policies, and the central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, focuses on maintaining price stability. This stability contributes to investor confidence and economic growth. Active Labor
• Market: Sweden has a highly skilled and educated workforce. The labor market operates with a combination of flexibility and worker protection. Labor unions play a significant role in negotiating wages and working conditions. Open to Global
• Trade: Sweden is an active participant in global trade. It is a member of the European Union (EU) but has not adopted the euro and uses the Swedish Krona (SEK) as its currency. The country has trade agreements with numerous countries and is known for its commitment to free trade. Strong Social
• Partnership: The Swedish model is characterized by a strong social partnership between employers, employees, and the government. This collaboration contributes to labor market stability, cooperative wage-setting, and social harmony.

Industries

iron and steel, precision equipment (bearings, radio and telephone parts, armaments), wood pulp and paper products, processed foods, motor vehicles

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$48,000.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

2.8%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$524,750,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$48,000.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

2.8%

GDP - official exchange rate

$483,700,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 45.4% government
• consumption: 25.6% investment in fixed
• capital: 24.1% investment in
• inventories: 0% exports of goods and
• services: 45.3% imports of goods and
• services: -40.4%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

1.8%

GDP by Sector- Industry

33.5%

GDP by Sector- services

64.7%

Industrial Growth Rate

8%

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Inflation Rate

1.4%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

Swedish krona (SEK)

Currency Name and Code

Swedish Krona (SEK)

Fiscal Year

calendar year

Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate

3.3%

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Labor Force

4,930,000

Unemployment Rate

8.3%

Major Industries

iron and steel, precision equipment (bearings, radio and telephone parts, armaments), wood pulp and paper products, processed foods, motor vehicles

Agriculture Products

barley, wheat, sugar beets; meat, milk

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Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture

1.1%

Labor Force By Occupation- industry

28.2%

Labor Force By Occupation- services

70.7%

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Annual Budget

$230,100,000,000 (USD)

Public Debt (% of GDP)

50.3%

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

-2%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

51.4%

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Full Country Name

Kingdom of Sweden

Country Name

Sweden

Local - Long

Konungariket Sverige

Local - Short

Sverige

Etymology- history of name

name ultimately derives from the North Germanic Svear tribe, which inhabited central Sweden and is first mentioned in the first centuries A.D.

Independence

6 June 1523 (Gustav VASA elected king of Sweden, marking the abolishment of the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)

National Holiday

National Day, 6 June (1983); note - from 1916 to 1982 this date was celebrated as Swedish Flag Day

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Government Type

parliamentary constitutional monarchy

Constitution

• history: Sweden has four fundamental laws which together make up the
• Constitution: The Instrument of Government (several previous; latest 1974); The Act of Succession (enacted 1810; changed in 1937 and 1980); The Freedom of the Press Act (many previous; latest in 1949); The Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression (adopted 1991)
• amendments: proposed by Parliament; passage requires simple majority vote in two consecutive parliamentary terms with an intervening general election; passage also requires approval by simple majority vote in a referendum if Parliament approves a motion for a referendum by one third of its members; the results of such a referendum are only binding if a majority vote against the proposal; there has not been a referendum on constitutional matters; The Instrument of Government - amended several times, last in 2018; The Act of Succession - changed in 1937, 1980; The Freedom of the Press Act - amended several times, last in 2019; The Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression - amended several times, last in 2023

Legal System:

civil law system influenced by Roman-Germanic law and customary law

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: King CARL XVI GUSTAF (since 15 September 1973); Heir Apparent Princess VICTORIA Ingrid Alice Desiree (daughter of the monarch, born 14 July 1977)
• head of government: Prime Minister Ulf KRISTERSSON (since 18 October 2022); Deputy Prime Minister Ebba BUSCH (since 18 October 2022)
• cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
• elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister

Legislative Branch:

• Description: unicameral Parliament or Riksdag (349 seats; 310 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open party-list proportional representation vote and 39 members in "at-large" seats directly elected by open party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)
• Elections: last held on 11 September 2022 (next to be held on 13 September 2026)
• Election Results: percent of vote by party - S/SAP 30.3%, M 19.1%, SD 20.5%, C 6.7%, V 6.7%, KD 5.3%, L 4.6%, MP 5.1%, other 1.7%; seats by party - S/SAP 107, M 68, SD 73, C 24, V 24, KD 19, L 16, MP 18; composition as of February 2024 - men 186, women 163, percentage women 46.7%

Judicial Branch:

• office: Supreme Court and Supreme Administrative Court justices nominated by the Board of Judges, a 9-member nominating body consisting of high-level judges, prosecutors, and members of Parliament; justices appointed by the Government; following a probationary period, justices' appointments are permanent
• subordinate courts: first instance and appellate general and administrative courts; specialized courts that handle cases such as land and environment, immigration, labor, markets, and patents

Regions or States:

21 counties (lan, singular and plural); Blekinge, Dalarna, Gavleborg, Gotland, Halland, Jamtland, Jonkoping, Kalmar, Kronoberg, Norrbotten, Orebro, Ostergotland, Skane, Sodermanland, Stockholm, Uppsala, Varmland, Vasterbotten, Vasternorrland, Vastmanland, Vastra Gotaland

Political Parties and Leaders:

• Center Party (Centerpartiet) or C [Muharrem DEMIROK]
• Christian Democrats (Kristdemokraterna) or KD [Ebba BUSCH]
• Green Party (Miljopartiet de Grona) or MP [Marta STEVENI and Daniel HELLDEN]
• Left Party (Vansterpartiet) or V [Nooshi DADGOSTAR]
• Moderate Party (Moderaterna) or M [Ulf KRISTERSSON]
• Sweden Democrats (Sverigedemokraterna) or SD [Jimmie AKESSON]
• Swedish Social Democratic Party (Socialdemokraterna) or S/SAP [Magdalena ANDERSSON]
• The Liberals (Liberalerna) or L [Johan PEHRSON]

Suffrage:

18 years of age; universal

Citizenship Criteria:

• birth: no citizenship by descent
• only: the father must be a citizen of Sweden; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen of Sweden and the father unknown dual citizenship
• recognized: no, unless the other citizenship was acquired involuntarily residency requirement for
• naturalization: 5 years

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Capital Name

Stockholm

Capital - geographic coordinate

59 20 N, 18 03 E

Capital Time Difference

UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

Daylight Savings Time

+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

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International Organization Participation:

• ADB (nonregional member)
• AfDB (nonregional member)
• Arctic Council
• Australia Group
• BIS
• CBSS
• CD
• CE
• CERN
• EAPC
• EBRD
• ECB
• EIB
• EITI (implementing country)
• EMU
• ESA
• EU
• FAO
• FATF
• G-9
• G-10
• IADB
• IAEA
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICC (national committees)
• ICCt
• ICRM
• IDA
• IEA
• IFAD
• IFC
• IFRCS
• IGAD (partners)
• IHO
• ILO
• IMF
• IMO
• IMSO
• Interpol
• IOC
• IOM
• IPU
• ISO
• ITSO
• ITU
• ITUC (NGOs)
• MIGA
• MONUSCO
• NATO
• NC
• NEA
• NIB
• NSG
• OAS (observer)
• OECD
• OPCW
• OSCE
• Paris Club
• PCA
• PFP
• Schengen Convention
• UN
• UNCTAD
• UNESCO
• UNHCR
• UNIDO
• UNMISS
• UNMOGIP
• UNOOSA
• UNRWA
• UN Security Council (temporary)
• UNSOM
• UNTSO
• UPU
• Wassenaar Arrangement
• WCO
• WFTU (NGOs)
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO
• WTO
• ZC

International Law Organization Participation:

accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Erik D. RAMANATHAN (since 20 January 2022)
• Embassy: Dag Hammarskjolds Vag 31, SE-115 89 Stockholm
• Mailing Address: 5750 Stockholm Place, Washington, DC 20521-5750
• Telephone: [46] (08) 783-53-00
• FAX: [46] (08) 661-19-64
• Email: STKACSinfo@state.gov
• Website: https://se.usembassy.gov/

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Urban AHLIN (since 15 September 2023)
• Chancery: 2900 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
• Telephone: [1] (202) 467-2600
• FAX: [1] (202) 467-2699
• Email: ambassaden.washington@gov.se
• Website: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/usa-washington/
• Consulate(s) General: New York

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Geographic Location

Europe

Geographic Coordinates

62 00 N, 15 00 E

Total Area

173,859 Square Miles 450,295 Square Kilometers

Land Area

158,430 Square Miles 410,335 Square Kilometers

Water Area

15,429 Square Miles 39,960 Square Kilometers

Land Boundaries

1,388 Miles 2,233 Kilometers

Border Countries

Finland 586 km, Norway 1,619 km

Coastline

2,000 Miles 3,218 Kilometers

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Terrain

mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands; mountains in west

Highest Point

2,111 Meters

Highest Point Location

Kebnekaise 2,111 m

Lowest Point

-2 Meters

Lowest Point Location

reclaimed bay of Lake Hammarsjon, near Kristianstad -2.41 m

Natural Resources

iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tungsten, uranium, arsenic, feldspar, timber, hydropower

Irrigated Land

617 Square Miles 1,597 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

Daylight saving time

+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

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Climate

Despite its northern latitude, Sweden’s climate is not excessively cold due to the proximity of the Gulf Stream and the Baltic Sea.

The mean annual temperature is 48 degrees F.

Stockholm is situated at approximately the same latitude as Juneau, Alaska.

During most of December and early January, the sun does not rise before 9 a.m. and sets as early as 2:30 p.m.

Snow usually falls in January, February, and March.

The average temperature range for January is 27° F to 30° F.

Spring comes late, with snow possible even in May.

By June, daylight is almost continuous, and the vegetation is luxuriant.

In July, the average temperature range is 57° F to 72° F.

Many firms close down for the month so that the entire staff can take vacation.

The average annual rainfall in Stockholm is 22 inches.

It rains an average of 164 days a year.

Terrain

mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands; mountains in west

Location

Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak, between Finland and Norway

Total Area

173,859 Square Miles 450,295 Square Kilometers

Border Countries

Finland 586 km, Norway 1,619 km

Environment - Current Issues

acid rain damage to soils and lakes; pollution of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulfur 85, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

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Exports

$162,600,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$158,600,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

machinery 35%, motor vehicles, paper products, pulp and wood, iron and steel products, chemicals

Major Imports

machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel

foodstuffs, clothing

Top Export Partners

US 11.6%, Germany 10.1%, Norway 9%, UK 8.2%, Denmark 5.9%, Finland 5.5%, Netherlands 5.3%, France 5.1%, Belgium 4.7%

Top Import Partners

Germany 18.5%, Denmark 8.8%, UK 8.6%, Norway 8.2%, Netherlands 6.7%, France 5.4%, Finland 5.2%, US 5%

Export Partners

US 11.6%, Germany 10.1%, Norway 9%, UK 8.2%, Denmark 5.9%, Finland 5.5%, Netherlands 5.3%, France 5.1%, Belgium 4.7%

Import Partners

Germany 18.5%, Denmark 8.8%, UK 8.6%, Norway 8.2%, Netherlands 6.7%, France 5.4%, Finland 5.2%, US 5%

Country Description

Sweden is a highly developed, stable democracy with a modern economy.

Swedish is the official language, but English is well-spoken throughout the country.

Safety & Security

Sweden has been subject to terrorist incidents in the recent past, and the potential for a terrorist incident remains.

Like other countries in the Schengen area, Sweden's open borders with its Western European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups to enter and exit the country with anonymity.

You should remain vigilant and exercise caution.

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Crime

Sweden has a low crime rate, though violent crime does occur on occasion.

Most crimes involve the theft of personal property from cars or residences or in public areas.

Pickpockets and purse-snatchers are becoming more prevalent.

Many U.S. citizens fall victim to these highly-skilled thieves, especially at the main train stations in Stockholm and Gothenburg, and while riding the bus or train to and from airports.

Do not put any bags containing valuables, such as your passport, down on the ground.

Thieves particularly like computer bags.

Pickpockets and purse-snatchers often work in pairs or groups so one can distract the victim while the other grabs the items; often, they operate in or near major tourist attractions such as Stockholm's Old Town, and also at restaurants, amusement parks, museums, bars, public transportation, including airports.

Hotel breakfast rooms and lobbies attract professional, well-dressed thieves who blend in with guests and target purses and briefcases left unguarded by unsuspecting tourists and business travelers.

Don’t leave your valuables in parked vehicles.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available.

Not only are the bootlegs illegal to bring back into the United States, if you purchase them, you may also be breaking local law.

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Sweden, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen.

Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own.

There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law.

Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Sweden are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

There is no bail system in Sweden, and U.S. citizens who are arrested may be held in custody until the trial is complete.

Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Sweden, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not at your destination.

Arrest notifications in host country: While some countries will automatically notify the U.S.

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Medical Facilities

Medical care in Sweden is comparable to that found in the United States.

The Swedish medical system is state-run, so instead of visiting a local private general practitioner, you can visit a local medical center or clinic, called an "Akutmottagning" or "Vardcentral." You should be prepared to present your passport.

The Swedish medical system does not cover people who don’t live in Sweden; nonresidents are expected to pay their own medical costs.

In case of a medical emergency, use the emergency telephone number "112" to contact the appropriate emergency service.

If you have special needs, you should consult your personal physician and take appropriate precautions, including bringing adequate supplies of necessary medication.

You can bring medicines into the country as long as they are intended for a medical reason and your personal use.

Medications categorized as narcotics may only be brought into the country to cover your personal use for a maximum of five days, three weeks, or three months,depending on the type, and must be accompanied by a note from your medical doctor stating why you need them.

Class II and Class III narcotics may only be brought into Sweden to cover your personal use for a maximum of five days each time you enter Sweden.

Medications categorized Class IV and Class V narcotics may be brought into the country to cover your personal use for three weeks, however if you are a foreign resident and in Sweden only temporarily, you may bring enough for the duration of your stay in Sweden, up to a maximum of three months.

To find out the classification of your medication contact the Medical Products Agency in Sweden.

In addition, stringent Swedish customs regulations prohibit travelers from receiving drugs from abroad after having arrived in the country.

You may find local physicians reluctant to prescribe equivalent quantities or dosages.

Prescriptions are dispensed at pharmacies called "Apotek" in Swedish.

Most pharmacies are open only during normal shopping hours, but major cities will have a 24-hour pharmacy.

Traffic Safety

While in Sweden, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.

You can use a valid U.S. driver's license while visiting Sweden, but you must be at least 18 years old to drive.

Driving is on the right in Sweden as in the United States.

Road signs use standard international symbols and Swedish text.

Many urban streets have traffic lanes reserved for public transportation only.

Swedish roads are comparable to those in the United States, though secondary roads may be less heavily traveled.

The secondary routes often narrow to two lanes with a wider shoulder.

Slower vehicles are expected to move onto the shoulder to allow faster moving vehicles to pass.

All vehicles on the road must have their headlights turned on, no matter the time of day.

You must use snow tires between December 1 and March 31, and you should be experienced driving on ice and snow, if you are going to drive in the winter.

Gas stations in rural areas can be far apart.

Some gas stations are unattended and require a credit card with a chip to purchase fuel; some U.S. banks will issue this type of card upon request.

You must use seat belts, and children under the age of seven must be seated in approved child or booster seats.

The maximum speed limit is 110 kilometers per hour (approximately 66 miles per hour).

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs, is considered a very serious offense.

The maximum legal blood-alcohol level is .02-- much lower than in the United States.

Swedish police often conduct alcohol tests on roads and highways.

The rules are strictly enforced and fines can be severe, including possible jail sentences.

Public transport in Sweden is the recommended method of travel.

Passenger trains, intercity buses, and airplanes provide regular service over longer distances.

Public transportation in urban centers includes buses, subways, trams, suburban trains, and taxis.

Taxis are more expensive than in major U.S. cities.

Most local residents use public transport in Stockholm, as parking can be hard to find and expensive.

The bus, train, and subway systems are considered safe.

Cyclists are common on many roads, especially in urban areas.

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Airports - total

231

Airports with Paved Runways

149

Heliports

2

Railways

7,228 Miles 11,633 Kilometers

Roadways- total

360,124 Miles 579,564 Kilometers

Roadways- paved

84,161 Miles 135,444 Kilometers

Waterways

1,275 Miles 2,052 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

Gavle, Goteborg, Halmstad, Helsingborg, Hudiksvall, Kalmar, Karlshamn, Lulea, Malmo, Solvesborg, Stockholm, Sundsvall

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Pipelines: Gas

1,010 Miles 1,626 Kilometers

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Telephones

5,146,000

Cell Phones

10,371,000

Internet Users

7,000,000

Internet Country Code

.se

Internet Hosts

4,396,000

Broadcast Media

• publicly owned TV broadcaster operates 2 terrestrial networks plus regional stations
• multiple privately owned TV broadcasters operating nationally, regionally, and locally
• about 50 local TV stations
• widespread access to pan-Nordic and international broadcasters through multi-channel cable and satellite TV
• publicly owned radio broadcaster operates 3 national stations and a network of 25 regional channels
• roughly 100 privately owned local radio stations with some consolidating into near national networks
• an estimated 900 community and neighborhood radio stations broadcast intermittently

Telephone System

• assessment: highly developed telecommunications infrastructure; ranked among leading countries for fixed-line, mobile-cellular, Internet and broadband penetration
• domestic: coaxial and multiconductor cables carry most of the voice traffic; parallel microwave radio relay systems carry some additional telephone channels
• international: country code - 46; submarine cables provide links to other Nordic countries and Europe; satellite earth stations - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean), 1 Eutelsat, and 1 Inmarsat (Atlantic and Indian Ocean regions); note - Sweden shares the Inmarsat earth station with the other Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway)

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

134,500,000,000

Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

14,710,000,000

Electricity Imports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

12,750,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

143,800,000,000

Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

1,530,000,000

Natural Gas Imports- Cubic Meters (cu m)

1,129,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

316,000

Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

398,100

Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

2,441

Anthem Lyrics

"Du gamla, du fria" 1) Du gamla, du fria, du fjällhöga Nord, du tysta, du glädjerika sköna!

Jag hälsar dig, vänaste land uppå jord, din sol, din himmel, dina ängder gröna.

Din sol, din himmel, dina ängder gröna. 2) Du tronar på minnen från fornstora dar, då ärat dit namn flög över jorden.

Jag vet, att du är och du blir vad du var.

Ja, jag vill leva, jag vill dö i Norden.

Ja, jag vill leva, jag vill dö i Norden.

Anthem Lyrics English

Thou ancient, thou freeborn, thou mountainous North, In beauty and peace our hearts beguiling, I greet thee, thou loveliest land on the earth, Thy sun, thy skies, thy verdant meadows smiling.

Thy sun, thy skies, thy verdant meadows smiling.

Thy throne rests on mem’ries from great days of yore, When worldwide renown was valour’s guerdon.

I know to thy name thou art true as before.

Oh, I would live and I would die in Sweden, Oh, I would live and I would die in Sweden.