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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Sweden

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population10.6M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$669B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$63.13K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth84.12024 · yearsInternet use95.8%2025 · % of populationForest area68.7%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
99.8%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Sweden2024 · 99.8%
024.9449.8874.8299.761960199320252000: 99.4%2001: 99.4%2002: 99.4%2003: 99.4%2004: 99.5%2005: 99.5%2006: 99.5%2007: 99.5%2008: 99.5%2009: 99.5%2010: 99.5%2011: 99.6%2012: 99.6%2013: 99.6%2014: 99.6%2015: 99.6%2016: 99.6%2017: 99.7%2018: 99.7%2019: 99.7%2020: 99.7%2021: 99.7%2022: 99.7%2023: 99.8%2024: 99.8%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Sweden in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Stockholm
Country code
SWE

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